President Donald Trump said Sept. 19 that his administration would create an “AI Force” and appoint an artificial intelligence czar, but he gave no details about the body’s structure, authority or implementation timetable [bbc.co.uk][scmp.com][theguardian.com]. Trump compared the initiative with the Space Force and said the government would use existing criminal and civil justice systems to pursue harmful or unlawful uses of AI [dw.com][abc7news.com]. Trump rejected calls to slow AI development or impose additional federal safeguards, calling concerns about the technology’s potential dangers a “hoax.” He said the United States must maintain its lead over China [japantoday.com][bbc.co.uk]. AI industry figures have warned about the technology’s risks, while some US communities have opposed data centers over their electricity, water and infrastructure demands [engadget.com][stheadline.com]. Highlights: • Second czar: The appointment would likely be Trump’s second AI czar: venture capitalist David Sacks previously served in the role before stepping down [prothomalo.com]. • Public opposition: A recent poll found 61% of Americans opposed new data centers in their communities, which critics associate with high energy use and pressure on household costs [di.se][stheadline.com]. Perspectives: President Donald Trump: Trump said only “High I.Q. individuals” should apply for the czar role and separately floated replacing the term artificial intelligence with labels such as “extreme intelligence” or “supreme intelligence” [krdo.com][engadget.com]. (KRDO/CNN) "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!" — President Donald Trump Sources: • Trump says he will create ‘AI Force’, name AI czar - straitstimes.com • Trump announces ‘AI Force’ as alarm grows over technology’s advance - ft.com • Trump says he will not tolerate attempts to slow AI growth - japantoday.com • Trump says he will create ‘AI Force’, name AI tsar - scmp.com • Trump says he will create 'AI Force,' name AI czar - dawn.com • Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar - bbc.co.uk • After Slowdown Calls, Trump Says He Will Set Up 'AI Force', Name 'AI Czar' - ndtv.com • Trump to create ‘AI Force’ to monitor technology as fears over out-of-control agents grow - theguardian.com • Trump announces new 'AI force' amid mounting pressure - dw.com • Trump vows to create ‘AI Force’, says he will appoint AI ‘czar’ to oversee regulation - firstpost.com • Trump vows to create ‘AI Force’ and appoint czar amid calls to regulate technology’s development - krdo.com • Trump says he's forming an 'AI Force' and will name an AI czar - qz.com • Trump announces formation of ‘AI Force,’ along with ‘AI czar’ to oversee it - aa.com.tr • President Trump announces plans to create an ‘AI Force’ and appoint an ‘AI Czar’ - fox32chicago.com • Trump plans to form 'AI Force,' appoint 'AI Czar' - thehill.com • Trump says he plans to form AI Force, appoint AI 'Czar' - cgtn.com • Donald Trump announces ‘AI Force’, plans to appoint ‘AI Czar’ - nationalheraldindia.com • Trump Announces AI Force, Plans to Appoint AI Czar - deccanchronicle.com • Trump announces ‘AI Force’, plans to appoint ‘AI Czar’ as he vows to keep US ahead of China - thehindubusinessline.com • Trump oppretter egen AI-styrke - finansavisen.no • Trump vows to form "AI Force," says he won't allow slowdown of AI development - cbsnews.com • Trump says he will create 'AI Force’, appoint a new AI adviser - prothomalo.com • Trump announces 'AI Force', plans to appoint 'AI Czar' as he vows to keep US ahead of China - beijingbulletin.com • Trump says he will appoint an AI czar and form an "AI Force", in a Truth Social post that rejects AI safety concerns as a "hoax" (María Paula Mijares Torres/Bloomberg) - techmeme.com • Künstliche Intelligenz: US-Präsident Donald Trump kündigt KI-Sonderbeauftragten an - zeit.de • US-Präsident Trump kündigt „AI Force“ zur KI-Regulierung an - kurier.at • Trump ska tillsätta ”AI-tsar” - di.se • Trump kündigt "AI Force" zur KI-Regulierung an - kleinezeitung.at • Tổng thống Mỹ Trump lên kế hoạch thành lập “Lực lượng AI” - vietnamplus.vn • Trump vows to create ‘AI Force’ and name new ‘AI czar’: Here is what it actually means - indianexpress.com • Now Trump says he's creating an AI Force - engadget.com • Trump announces ‘AI Force’, plans to name AI czar: ‘We will not in any way hinder or stifle growth’ - livemint.com • Trump announces plans to create an "AI Force" - mashable.com • Tổng thống Trump tuyên bố sẽ thành lập "lực lượng AI" - dantri.com.vn • Trump announces he’s forming an ‘AI Force’ similar to his ‘Space Force’ - independent.co.uk • Trump kündigt „AI Force“ zur KI-Regulierung an - orf.at • Trump kaže da će osnovati ‘Snage umjetne inteligencije’ i imenovati ‘cara’ za AI - poslovni.hr • Trump announces a new 'AI Force,' but says he will not 'stifle' AI - businessinsider.com • Donald Trump To Create ‘AI Force’ For AI Regulation, Plans To Name ‘Czar’ Soon - abplive.com • Trump says he will form new 'AI Force' but continues to call AI fears a 'hoax' - abc7news.com • Donald Trump: US-Präsident kündigt »AI Force« zur KI-Überwachung an - spiegel.de • 特朗普稱將成立「AI部隊」 指美國不會以任何方式壓制AI業發展 - stheadline.com • Trump kaže da će osnovati "Snage umjetne inteligencije" i imenovati "cara" za AI - n1info.hr • Trump announces creation of ‘AI Force’ — and calls fears of artificial superintelligence a ‘hoax’ - nypost.com • Trump anunță crearea unei „Forțe AI” și numirea unui responsabil pentru inteligența artificială - ziarulnational.md • Trump announces plans for new AI czar, 'AI force' as US-China AI race intensifies - indiatoday.in • Intelligence artificielle : Donald Trump s’en prend aux détracteurs de l’IA et annonce la création d’une force dédiée - sudouest.fr • 트럼프 "우주군 이어 'AI군' 창설…AI 성장 억누르지 않겠다" - mbn.co.kr • Trump announces government AI task force as he dismisses critics - swedenherald.com • Trump establishing an ‘AI Force’ after calling the need for guardrails a hoax - independent.co.uk • Trump će osnovati 'Snage umjetne inteligencije' i imenovati 'cara' za AI - hrt.hr • Trump: ABD Yapay Zeka Kuvvetleri'ni kuruyorum - milliyet.com.tr • Newsblog zu KI: Trump kündigt „AI Force“ an - sueddeutsche.de --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News