Trump Announces AI Force
Trump Plans to Establish AI Force and Appoint New Adviser Amid Industry Debate
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President Donald Trump said Sept. 19 that he plans to establish an “AI Force” and appoint a new AI adviser, but offered few details beyond saying the administration would not hinder AI’s growth. The plans arrive amid debate over how closely government should regulate the industry: OpenAI and Anthropic leaders have called for greater oversight, while the administration has favored reducing regulation and promoting AI development. The announcement has also raised concern that a dedicated force could intensify an AI arms race and make emerging risks harder to manage. Sriram Krishnan and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have been mentioned as possible candidates for the adviser role, but no appointment has been confirmed, and Bessent has denied receiving an offer.
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Ahead of the U.N. General Assembly, 20 countries called for “human direction, oversight and control” of AI; the United States was not among the signatories.
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Some states have adopted their own AI safety requirements: California and New York laws require major developers to publish safety plans and report serious incidents. In December 2025, Trump signed an executive order directing the Justice Department to sue states over laws he viewed as potentially slowing the industry and disadvantaging the United States relative to China.
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David Sacks, the administration’s first AI and crypto czar, left the role in March after reaching the 130-day service limit for a special government employee.
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Sriram Krishnan helped develop the administration’s AI Action Plan, which sought to roll back market regulation and promote growth through infrastructure investment, including data centers.
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