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- Trump posted on Truth Social announcing plans to appoint an "AI czar" to lead a new "AI force," declaring his administration "will not in any way hinder or stifle" AI industry growth
- The announcement came amid growing calls from across the political spectrum and within the AI industry to pump the brakes on AI development
- Trump claimed without evidence that data centers are "wealthy and prestigious," asserting they raise salaries, lower taxes, and make streets safer in surrounding communities
- Trump compared the proposed AI Force to the Space Force, which he called a "tremendous SUCCESS"
- Trump provided no timeline, budget, or further details about the initiative or its potential leaders, stating only that "Only High I.Q. individuals need apply" for the czar role
Why it matters: By explicitly rejecting calls to slow AI while announcing an 'AI Force' with no timeline, structure, or named leader, Trump's Truth Social declaration tilts the administration firmly toward industry expansion over regulatory caution at a moment when bipartisan and industry pressure for AI guardrails is mounting.
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