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Trump vows to create ‘AI Force’ and appoint czar amid calls to regulate technology’s development
CNN • • nation
Key Points:
- Former President Donald Trump announced plans to create an "AI Force" and appoint an AI czar, aiming to oversee artificial intelligence development while downplaying fears about the technology.
- Trump likened the AI Force to his successful creation of the Space Force and emphasized maintaining U.S. leadership in AI over China, prioritizing economic growth and innovation.
- The announcement comes amid growing bipartisan calls for AI regulation, with Democrats and figures like Barack Obama advocating for government intervention to slow and manage AI development.
- Trump’s former AI and cryptocurrency czar, David Sacks, stepped down earlier this year but remains involved as chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
- AI regulation and safety are expected to be key topics at upcoming diplomatic events, including a high-level AI meeting during the UN General Assembly and discussions at a White House state dinner during Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit.
