Trump vows to form “AI Force,” says he won’t allow slowdown of AI development

September 19, 2026 / 2:52 PM EDT / CBS News

President Trump on Saturday announced he is forming an "AI Force," rejecting the negative sentiment around AI data centers and tech leaders' warnings about the rapid development of artificial intelligence.

In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around AI possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax. He vowed to foster AI's growth in the United States and said the justice system already acts as a safeguard.

"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! However, we will also be looking for BAD, and we can do that, very easily, with our already existing Criminal and Civil Justice System," the president said.

Mr. Trump called AI "the next Industrial Revolution, or Internet," but "it will be even larger and more impactful, possibly as much as 25% of our Country's GDP" as the U.S. races against China.

In addition to creating an "AI Force," which he likened to his creation of Space Force in his first term, Mr. Trump said he will…

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