Trump Announces Creation of U.S. ‘AI Force’ and Appointment of an Artificial‑Intelligence Tsar

President Donald Trump told reporters on Thursday that his administration will establish a dedicated "AI Force" and designate a senior official as an artificial‑intelligence tsar, marking the first time a sitting president has pledged a formal, government‑wide effort to steer the nation’s AI development.

Trump emphasized that the new initiative will not impede the rapid expansion of artificial‑intelligence technologies. He said the government will "not in any way hinder or stifle the growth" of the sector, even as experts warn about the technology’s potential risks and ethical dilemmas.

The announcement comes amid a global race to harness AI for both civilian and military purposes. Nations such as China and the United Kingdom have already rolled out strategic AI programs, prompting U.S. officials to warn that falling behind could erode economic and security advantages.

While the Trump administration has not previously outlined a comprehensive AI strategy, earlier efforts under the Biden administration included the 2021 Executive Order on Promoting the Use of Trusted AI and the 2022 National AI Initiative Act, which tasked multiple agencies with coordinating research and development. Trump’s proposal appears to centralize those efforts under a single command structure.

Industry leaders and lawmakers see the move as a potential catalyst for increased federal investment in AI research, talent recruitment, and infrastructure. A dedicated force could also streamline the integration of AI tools into defense systems, a priority that has grown louder after recent demonstrations of autonomous weapons and intelligence‑analysis platforms.

Details on the selection process for the AI tsar and the organizational home of the AI Force were not disclosed. Analysts expect the appointment to come from within the Department of Defense or the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, with a rollout likely to unfold over the coming months as Congress considers related funding bills.