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Trump vows to form "AI Force," says he won't allow slowdown of AI development
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Former President Trump announced the formation of an "AI Force" to promote and oversee the growth of artificial intelligence in the U.S., rejecting fears of AI as a threat to humanity.
- Trump described AI as the next major industrial revolution, potentially contributing up to 25% of the U.S. GDP, and emphasized competition with China in AI development.
- He plans to appoint an "AI Czar" to lead AI initiatives, following his previous appointment of David Sacks as White House A.I. & Crypto Czar, whose term ended in March 2026.
- Trump stated that existing criminal and civil justice systems are sufficient to address any negative impacts of AI, opposing calls for stricter regulation.
- The announcement comes amid ongoing debates about AI risks, with some experts warning about the dangers of superintelligent AI, while others, including Sacks, argue for cautious but continued development.
