Authored by AG News Staff via American Greatness,
President Donald Trump announced plans to form an "AI Force" and appoint an artificial intelligence czar as his administration looks to promote the rapidly growing technology while using existing laws to address potential wrongdoing.
Trump argued Democrats are attempting to create public doubts about AI after criticism of data centers failed to gain traction.
"It all began with an attack on our Data Centers, until people realized how wealthy and prestigious they were for the Communities in which they were built," Trump wrote on Truth Social, pointing to what he described as higher salaries, lower taxes and safer streets.
Trump said his administration would resist efforts to slow the industry's growth.
"We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry. Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!" Trump wrote.
The president also acknowledged the potential for harmful activity involving AI, but said existing criminal and civil laws could be used to address misconduct.
"For this purpose, I am forming the AI Force, much like I did Space Force, which has been a tremendous SUCCESS, in my First Term," Trump wrote.
Trump said he would soon announce an AI czar to help oversee the effort, adding, "Only High I.Q. individuals need apply!"
The president portrayed artificial intelligence as a potentially transformative force for the American economy, comparing its significance to the Industrial Revolution and the internet.
Trump said AI could eventually have an economic impact equal to as much as 25% of U.S. gross domestic product.
"We are leading China, and the rest of the World, and I intend to keep it that way!" Trump wrote.
In a separate post on Saturday, Trump said many people do not think the term “artificial intelligence” is an accurate way to describe the technology.
“A far more elegant and accurate description of this new phenomena would be Superior Intelligence (SI) or, Extreme Intelligence (EI) or, Supreme Intelligence (SI),” Trump wrote.
“This is a Poll, and I would appreciate everybody voting! Which is the best name for this ever-growing ‘Revolution?’”
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat who is considering a bid for the White House, criticized Trump’s statements about AI on Saturday.
“Instead of regulating AI, he’s posting polls to rename it,” Newsom wrote.
“California is taking action. I just signed an executive order accelerating America’s first independent AI safety oversight framework.”
The president’s announcement comes amid calls from some lawmakers to further regulate the technology and local protests against the construction of new data centers.
