Trump proposes an “AI Force” while dismissing AI safety fears

Summary

President Donald Trump said the United States would create an “AI Force” to address harmful aspects of artificial intelligence and that he would appoint an AI czar in the near future. He compared the proposed body to Space Force, created during his first term, but gave no details about the AI Force’s responsibilities or structure. Unlike Space Force, which Congress established as an armed forces branch, the proposed initiative’s status and authority are unclear. Trump called concerns about AI alignment a “hoax” and argued that the existing criminal and civil justice systems could address harmful uses without new regulation. His comments come as AI leaders and some lawmakers urge greater safeguards: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for slower development, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said a slower pace could help ensure capabilities do not outstrip alignment and monitoring. David Sacks, a Trump technology adviser, has likewise argued that existing laws and agencies already regulate aspects of AI. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.