US President Donald Trump has announced plans to establish an “AI Force” and appoint a new artificial intelligence czar to oversee the development of the country’s AI industry.
Trump made the announcement on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in a lengthy post on Truth Social, saying the initiative would focus on protecting and advancing the growth of artificial intelligence, which he described as the “next Industrial Revolution” and a key driver of economic growth.
He did not provide details about the structure of the AI Force or when the new adviser would be appointed.
Trump compared the planned initiative to the US Space Force, which was established during his first term in office.
Trump previously had an AI czar, venture capitalist David Sacks, who resigned from the position earlier this year and later became an external adviser to the president.
The announcement comes amid growing debate in the United States over the rapid development of AI and concerns about its potential risks. Some technology leaders and researchers have called for greater caution and a slowdown in development, while Trump has rejected warnings that AI could pose an existential threat.
Earlier this week, a safety researcher at Anthropic warned that there was more than a 10 percent chance that advanced AI could potentially cause catastrophic consequences for humanity within the next decade. Trump dismissed the warning as a “hoax”.
Trump has also defended the rapid expansion of AI data centres, despite growing opposition from some US communities over their consumption of energy and other natural resources.
The issue has also attracted attention from lawmakers across both major US political parties ahead of the November midterm elections.
Trump’s latest announcement reflects his stated preference for encouraging AI growth and limiting regulations that could, in his view, slow the industry. He has also linked AI development to competition with China.
The future of artificial intelligence is expected to be a major topic at Trump’s planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, DC, next week.
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