On Tuesday, Trump posted on Truth Social that the White House will establish an AI Force, echoing the 2019 launch of the Space Force. He slammed critics who want a slowdown in AI development, calling their warnings "hoaxes" and promising the industry will thrive under presidential guidance.
The move follows Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s call for a pause in AI model releases and Elon Musk’s push for rigorous safety testing across competitors. Amodei warned that unchecked progress could pose serious risks, while Musk urged companies to vet each other’s breakthroughs before public launch.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has already issued an executive order to fast‑track a kill‑switch for frontier AI, accusing the federal government of inaction. Newsom’s directive aims to create regulatory frameworks for powerful computational systems and mandates regular compliance reviews.
Industry analysts say the AI Force could centralize oversight over data centers, model training pipelines and emerging AI applications, giving the president a direct line to emerging technologies. The agency’s charter will likely include setting safety standards, monitoring export controls and coordinating with state regulators.
The next week, the administration is expected to formalize the AI Czar’s role, potentially appointing a former federal official or a tech industry veteran. That appointment will determine how the new agency interacts with private firms and international partners.