President Donald Trump said Saturday he intends to appoint a new artificial intelligence adviser, or “AI czar,” and establish an “AI force,” though he offered no specifics on structure or timing.
In his Truth Social post, Trump wrote, “We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry. Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows! However, we will also be looking for BAD, and we can do that, very easily, with our already existing Criminal and Civil Justice System.”
A Reshuffling AI Advisory Team
The appointment would mark Trump’s second person to serve as his AI czar.
Venture capitalist David Sacks held the position before departing in spring for an external advisory role. Sacks has argued AI developers, not federal regulators, should bear responsibility for product safety.
Sriram Krishnan, the White House’s senior AI policy adviser, also stepped down in June to launch an outside institution still aimed at shaping AI policy.
Announcement Precedes Key US-China Talks
Trump’s post comes days before his planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday, as Washington and Beijing compete for AI dominance.
The announcement also follows warnings from prominent AI figures urging a slowdown in development, citing risks the technology could operate beyond human control.
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