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Trump says he will appoint a new AI adviser, without providing details
Trump said the new adviser and AI force would protect the industry as Washington and Beijing compete for leadership in artificial intelligence.
On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced plans to appoint a new "AI czar" and create an "AI force," though he provided no implementation details for either initiative.
In a Truth Social post, Trump argued the government should not "hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry," asserting that existing Criminal and Civil Justice System tools are sufficient for regulation.
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warned earlier this month that industry insiders "earnestly believe that it could kill us all," while venture capitalist David Sacks previously served as Trump's AI adviser.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Sunday at JPMorgan Chase headquarters in New York to discuss AI security, preceding the president's scheduled talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.
Washington and Beijing are competing for artificial intelligence leadership, viewing the technology as essential to economic and military strength, as lawmakers express growing fears about AI risks to humans and property.