President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he is creating an 'AI Force' modeled on his first-term creation of Space Force, and plans to name an AI czar to oversee the nation's artificial intelligence strategy.

In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump declared that AI safety concerns are a 'hoax' and vowed his administration would not 'hinder or stifle the growth of this incredible industry.' Instead, he said the government would 'cherish it, help it, and watch over it as it grows.'

The announcement comes as Congress grapples with AI regulation, with some Republican lawmakers questioning calls for additional government oversight while others push for safeguards after AI industry leaders raised alarm about increasingly capable models.

Trump compared AI to the Industrial Revolution and the rise of the internet, predicting it could eventually account for as much as 25% of US GDP. He said the AI czar appointment would come 'in the near future' and quipped that 'only high I.Q. individuals need apply.'

No details were provided about the structure, authority, or membership of the proposed AI Force, nor about potential candidates for the czar role. The announcement drew immediate reactions from both sides of the AI debate — those who see federal coordination as essential for maintaining US leadership in AI, and those who view the move as lacking the substantive regulatory framework needed to address growing safety concerns.

The announcement follows Trump's earlier statements dismissing AI doomsday warnings and opposing a proposed Cold War-era emergency tool for AI that is set to expire in December.

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