Trump to Create AI Force Modeled on Space Force

President Donald Trump announced plans to create an “AI Force,” modeled on the Space Force, and appoint an artificial intelligence czar to lead it. He said the initiative would protect and accelerate the industry rather than restrict it, while relying on existing criminal and civil laws to address misconduct. Trump described AI as a transformation on the scale of the Industrial Revolution or the internet and predicted it could eventually represent as much as 25% of U.S. gross domestic product. The announcement comes amid growing pressure from researchers, technology executives and lawmakers for stronger safeguards or a slower pace of development, although Trump characterized much of the criticism as politically motivated. Details about the force’s structure, authority and the czar’s responsibilities have not yet been released.