President Donald Trump announced on Saturday his intention to create an “AI Force” and name a new artificial intelligence czar. The proposal, shared via Truth Social, draws a parallel to the Space Force established during his initial term, though the president offered no specifics regarding the structure, operational timeline, or responsibilities of this new entity.
The search for a new lead official is underway, as the administration seeks to fill the void left by David Sacks. Sacks, who previously served as the White House AI and crypto czar starting in December 2024, stepped down from his government role in May 2026 to transition into an advisory capacity for the administration.
This initiative arrives as the federal government weighs whether tighter regulations or additional safeguards are required for the rapidly evolving tech sector. Trump has explicitly rejected calls from various industry leaders to decelerate the development of high-powered AI systems. He maintains that the United States must not “hinder or stifle” industry growth, suggesting that existing legal frameworks are sufficient to manage potential harms.
Labeling fears regarding the existential risks of AI as a “HOAX,” the president emphasized that the technology represents a significant leap comparable to the Industrial Revolution or the rise of the internet. He projected that AI could eventually account for as much as 25% of the national economy and stressed the importance of maintaining a competitive lead over China.
These sentiments contrast with growing apprehension among some technology figures. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, supported by voices such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk, has advocated for a slower pace in developing frontier models. Amodei has argued in recent essays that AI systems could evolve beyond human control, creating risks involving bioterrorism, cyberattacks, and systemic economic disruption.
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon has similarly highlighted dangers associated with increasingly capable AI systems. In his view, developers must moderate the speed at which model capabilities are improved to ensure they remain understandable and manageable.
Despite these warnings, the administration continues to align with a pro-development stance. Sacks, now an adviser, has echoed the president’s rhetoric, stating in a recent CBS News interview that companies themselves should manage product safety and characterizing the discourse around AI as an existential threat to humanity as largely overblown. The report also notes that responsibilities or when it would begin operating, he did not provide details about the group’s structure. The report also notes that calling those fears a “HOAX, he also dismissed concerns that advanced AI could become a threat to humanity. The report also notes that saying the United States is currently leading in AI and that he intends for the U.S. to maintain that position, he also emphasized competition with China. The report also notes that he said AI systems could advance faster than humans’ ability to understand and control them. The report also notes that his comments came as lawmakers and officials in Washington debate whether additional safeguards are needed.
