Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform. The new AI Force would be modeled on the US Space Force, which he established during his first term in office. Trump has not yet provided details on its structure, functions or authority.
Trump has previously opposed calls to slow AI development or impose additional federal regulations on the technology industry. He has described AI as potentially the next industrial revolution, with an impact that could surpass that of the internet.
Trump said his administration would not stand in the way of AI development, but would monitor harmful uses of the technology and address them through existing criminal and civil laws.
