New AI Force Proposed
Trump announces plans to create an AI Force and appoint a dedicated czar.
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Trump characterized opposition to AI as part of what he called a long-running pattern of politically manufactured controversies, including what he described as efforts by the “Radical Left” to destroy the technology.
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Trump argued that criticism of AI data centers had diminished as communities recognized their potential economic benefits, including higher salaries, lower taxes and safer streets.
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The debate over AI safeguards has included prominent industry figures: former Anthropic and OpenAI researcher Jacob Coxon resigned from Anthropic warning that the sector was “racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives,” while Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urged companies to “pace the frontier.” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and SpaceXAI CEO Elon Musk endorsed the idea of slowing frontier development.
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The proposed force’s status remains unresolved: CNN reported that it asked the White House whether the AI Force would be a military branch like the Space Force, as well as what duties the AI czar would have and whether a candidate had been identified.
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Former President Barack Obama said leading AI companies’ calls to slow development should be encouraged and argued that AI ought to become a central issue for potential Democratic presidential candidates in 2028.
President Donald Trump announced plans to create an "AI Force" modeled on the Space Force and appoint a White House AI czar, declaring he will not "hinder or stifle" the artificial intelligence industry CBS News. Trump described AI as a transformation rivaling the Industrial Revolution and predicted it could eventually represent as much as 25% of U.S. gross domestic product India Today. The announcement comes as prominent AI researchers and executives urge caution, with concerns escalating about the risks of uncontrolled development.
Trump characterized opposition to AI development as politically motivated, dismissing warnings about existential risk as a "hoax" Business Insider. The administration plans to rely on existing criminal and civil laws to address misconduct rather than create new regulatory frameworks. Details about the force's structure, the czar's authority, and whether a candidate has been identified remain unclear Axios.
Researchers Sound Alarms on Uncontrolled AI Development
Jacob Coxon, a former researcher at Anthropic and OpenAI, quit his job and warned publicly that AI developers are "racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives." His resignation post generated over 153 million views in 36 hours. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei released a lengthy essay urging the industry to "pace the frontier," warning that misaligned AI could gain internet control within 6 to 12 months CBS News.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and SpaceXAI CEO Elon Musk have endorsed the idea of slowing frontier development India Today. Despite these warnings, Trump's refusal to impose new regulations has intensified concerns among safety researchers that the industry lacks sufficient guardrails to prevent catastrophic outcomes.
Trump Touts Economic Benefits, Dismisses Safety Concerns
Trump argued that criticism of AI data centers has diminished as communities recognized their economic potential. He cited benefits including higher salaries, lower taxes, and safer streets CBS News. The administration frames AI development as a national security imperative to maintain American dominance over China, portraying regulatory hesitation as politically engineered obstruction by the "Radical Left."
Trump's Truth Social post stated: "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." The administration maintains that existing legal frameworks provide sufficient oversight without need for specialized regulatory agencies Axios.
Democratic Leaders Push Back on Hands-Off Approach
Former President Barack Obama endorsed industry calls for slower development at Colgate University, stating: "it is good that some of the leading companies have said we need to slow this down, and we should encourage that." He urged Democrats to make AI a central campaign issue for the 2028 presidential race. Congressional Democrats, including Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff, have accused Trump of taking an irresponsible stance.
Speaker Mike Johnson rejected calls for emergency congressional legislation, arguing that frontier tech firms can voluntarily slow development without mandates CBS News. Key details about the proposed AI Force — including whether it will function as a military branch, the czar's specific responsibilities, and candidate names — remain unannounced Axios.
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