Trump says he will form new 'AI Force' but continues to call AI fears a 'hoax'

Trump says he will form new 'AI Force' but continues to call AI fears a 'hoax' Trump likened it to Space Force and also said he would name an AI czar. September 19, 2026, PM Share Follow ABC News on Google As concerns from Silicon Valley and beyond grow about the rapid pace of AI development, President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he would move to create a new "AI Force" and promised to appoint a new AI czar as he continued to defend the technology. Referring to the fears around AI alignment as a "hoax," Trump asserted in a post on social media that "we will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry," adding, "rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!" However, Trump said in order to look out for the "bad" aspects of AI, the U. S. would form an "AI Force," likening it to the formation of Space Force during his first term, and said he would appoint an AI czar in the "near future." President Donald Trump walks on his way to attend a dinner in the Rose Garden of the White House, September 17, 2026 in Washington. Anna Moneymaker/ Related How important is AI to the stock market? Warnings bring new scrutiny It is unclear what the "AI Force" would be tasked with doing. Space Force -- which falls under the purview of the Department of Defense -- was created a sixth branch of the U. Another armed forces branch would require further action from Congress. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump appeared to reject the idea that new regulations were needed to protect the wider world from the threat of misaligned AI systems, asserting that the U. S. could already do so within the existing legal framework. Related What are the top threats posed ? "We will also be looking for BAD, and we can do that, very easily, with our already existing Criminal and Civil Justice System," Trump wrote in the post announcing the new "AI Force." Ukraine and Russia react to new US sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham 19 hours ago Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest, opposition party says 16 hours ago MS NOW, CNN, Politico reporters barred from White House after Trump announces ban 11 hours ago Trump's announcement comes amid warnings from top tech leaders about the potential dangers of AI.