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Trump pledges new 'AI Force' and czar role amid rising US concerns
The U.S. President-elect has announced plans to establish a dedicated artificial intelligence division and appoint a senior official to oversee the sector, as public apprehension about AI technology grows across the country.
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Donald Trump has outlined plans to create an 'AI Force,' a new organizational structure within the federal government, while simultaneously announcing the establishment of a chief artificial intelligence officer position. The dual announcements signal a strategic pivot toward managing artificial intelligence development domestically.
The proposed initiatives arrive as Americans grapple with mounting concerns about artificial intelligence's societal impact, including questions about job displacement, data privacy, and the technology's broader implications for the economy and national security.
Trump's approach reflects an effort to centralize AI policy under dedicated leadership and institutional oversight. The specifics of how the AI Force would function and which federal agencies it would encompass remain to be clarified in coming weeks.
The announcement underscores Washington's recognition that artificial intelligence has become a critical policy domain requiring executive attention at the highest levels. Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have increasingly called for clearer frameworks governing AI development and deployment in recent months.