Trump doubles down on corporate AI interests, dismisses regulation with 'AI Force' and czar proposal
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President Donald Trump unveiled plans for an 'AI Force' and an AI czar, blatantly rejecting urgent calls for stronger oversight of artificial intelligence, despite mounting regulatory pressure.
President Donald Trump took to his social media platform to announce his intention to create an 'AI Force' and appoint an 'AI czar,' mimicking his previous militaristic approach with the Space Force. In a move that prioritizes unchecked corporate profit over public safety, Trump dismissed legitimate concerns about artificial intelligence as a 'hoax.' He claimed the new unit would rely on existing, often inadequate, criminal and civil justice mechanisms to address any wrongdoing, sidestepping the need for robust new regulations.
'We will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth of this incredible industry,' Trump wrote, signaling his administration's unwavering allegiance to Big Tech and its relentless drive for profit, while boasting that the United States is outpacing China and the world in AI development.
This proposal comes as lawmakers and industry leaders, alarmed by the risks of unregulated AI, have been urging the government to implement meaningful safeguards for rapidly advancing technologies. Former President Barack Obama recently called on Democratic candidates to prioritize AI regulation, highlighting the urgent need for government oversight to protect workers, marginalized communities, and democracy itself.
The White House, however, has yet to clarify the responsibilities of the so-called AI czar or whether the AI Force will become another bloated military branch. Sources indicate that a high-level AI meeting is planned on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, with AI executives—many of whom stand to profit from lax oversight—expected to attend a state dinner during Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit.
This announcement follows previous attempts by the administration to coordinate AI policy, including the controversial appointment of venture capitalist David Sacks as an AI and cryptocurrency czar earlier this year, further entrenching corporate interests at the heart of policy-making.