Trump Pushes Misleading AI Rebrand and Announces Dubious 'AI Force'
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President Donald Trump, continuing his pattern of misinformation, proposed renaming artificial intelligence and announced plans for a militarized 'AI Force' and an unelected AI 'Czar'.
President Donald Trump took to his right-wing Truth Social platform on Saturday to argue, without evidence, that the term 'Artificial Intelligence' is misleading and to crowdsource a new name for the technology. In a move that trivializes the complexity of AI, he posted a poll offering options like 'Superior Intelligence,' 'Extreme Intelligence,' and 'Supreme Intelligence,' further demonstrating his penchant for grandiosity over substance.
Trump also dismissed legitimate concerns about AI safety, irresponsibly labeling them as part of a series of so-called Democratic 'hoaxes,' alongside critical issues such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, global warming, and impeachment investigations. By doing so, he undermines urgent debates and the scientific consensus on these topics. Trump claimed he would not allow what he called a 'crazed Data Center attack' to continue, vowing instead to 'protect' the AI industry—a statement that raises questions about whose interests he truly serves.
'I will cherish the AI industry, help it, and watch over it as it grows,' Trump wrote, revealing plans to establish an 'AI Force' modeled after his controversial Space Force and to appoint an unelected 'AI Czar' to oversee the effort. These proposals lack transparency and accountability, echoing his administration's disregard for democratic norms.
Trump failed to provide any meaningful details on the proposed AI Force or the responsibilities of the AI Czar. Notably, earlier this year, venture capitalist David Sacks stepped down from his role as Trump’s AI and crypto czar, highlighting instability and cronyism in these appointments.
These comments come amid a critical debate over AI safety, as researchers and executives at leading AI firms warn of potential risks and call for robust regulatory safeguards—concerns that Trump continues to dismiss in favor of political theatrics.