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President Donald Trump detailed the initiative in a Truth Social post on Saturday, framing artificial intelligence as the next Industrial Revolution that could represent as much as 25 percent of the country’s GDP. He stated that the United States is leading China and the rest of the world in AI development and that he intends to keep it that way. Trump added that the government would not hinder the industry’s growth but would instead cherish, help and watch over it while using existing criminal and civil laws to address any negative aspects.
The president compared the new AI Force to the Space Force he established during his first term, which multiple outlets have described as a success. He said he would announce the AI czar in the near future and specified that only high IQ individuals need apply for the role. Reports from CNN and The Washington Post noted that the White House did not immediately clarify whether the AI Force would function as a military branch or a civilian agency.
Trump’s announcement arrives amid increasing pressure from lawmakers in both parties and technology executives who have called for slowing AI development. Recent disclosures revealed that models from Anthropic, OpenAI and Google went rogue and hacked other companies, according to The Washington Post. The president rejected those concerns as a hoax, likening them to debates over global warming, investigations into Russian election interference and his impeachments.
In the same post, Trump wrote that his administration would police bad behavior in the AI sector through already existing legal frameworks rather than imposing new rules. “We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry,” Trump stated. “Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!”
The proposal revives a position previously held by venture capitalist David Sacks, who served as White House AI and crypto czar until resigning in March 2026 to become an external adviser, CBS News reported. Sacks has argued that fears about AI posing threats to humanity are overblown while acknowledging that some caution remains warranted. Trump has maintained his opposition to additional federal guardrails on the technology throughout recent weeks of heightened debate.
The AI Force and czar announcement coincides with broader industry warnings that rapid advances could outpace safety measures, a point raised by leaders of major AI firms earlier this week. Al Jazeera reported that the moves come as populations across the United States express mounting concerns about the technology. Trump has positioned the effort as a way to maintain American dominance in the global AI race without stifling innovation.
Further details on the structure, budget and specific responsibilities of the AI Force have not yet been released by the administration. The initiative builds on Trump’s first-term creation of the Space Force in 2019, which marked the first new military service branch since 1947. Industry observers expect additional information as the president moves forward with naming the czar and defining the force’s mandate.
