Trump proposes 'AI Force' and 'AI Czar,' criticizes opposition to AI and data centers
President Donald Trump announced plans for an "AI Force" and an "AI Czar," promising not to hinder AI growth and dismissing opposition to the industry as a "hoax." He also reiterated his criticism of opposition to data centers, calling the campaign against them "crazed." These statements come amidst ongoing US-China tensions over AI development.
President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric on artificial intelligence, proposing an "AI Force" similar to the Space Force and appointing an "AI Czar." Trump, who made the announcement on Truth Social, pledged that his administration would not impede the growth of the AI industry. He characterized opposition to AI as another "hoax" perpetrated by political adversaries.
Trump also reiterated his strong criticism of the campaign against data centers, labeling it "crazed." These remarks are made in a context of heightened US-China competition and mistrust concerning AI, with both nations vying for technological dominance.
Despite the political tensions, experts like Sarah Beran of the National Committee on US-China Relations and Samm Sacks of Johns Hopkins and New America highlight the importance of informal "Track Two" discussions between US and Chinese experts to address shared AI risks, though Scott Kennedy of the Center for Strategic and International Studies noted that such talks require government leadership to resolve larger issues.