Trump announces plan to create an AI task force and appoint AI tsar
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President Donald Trump said his administration will establish an "AI Force" and name an artificial intelligence tsar, emphasizing support for industry growth while rejecting calls for stricter safeguards.
President Donald Trump announced on social media that his administration will create an "AI Force" and appoint a senior official, described as an artificial intelligence tsar, to oversee the sector. He said the government will not hinder or stifle AI development and urged the United States to maintain its lead over China in the technology.
Trump argued that artificial intelligence could become as impactful as the Industrial Revolution or the Internet, potentially contributing up to 25% of the country's gross domestic product. He also said existing criminal and civil justice mechanisms would be used to address misuse of AI.
The remarks came amid growing warnings from researchers and industry leaders about the risks of advanced AI systems, including calls for slower development, regulation and independent monitoring. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and other executives have advocated for a mandatory "kill switch" and broader industry deceleration. OpenAI chief Sam Altman and xAI founder Elon Musk have expressed support for these recommendations.
U.S. lawmakers are considering legislation to address AI safety, while Altman told a conference in San Francisco that the public should trust AI firms to act responsibly.