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    The Verge AISunday, September 20, 2026 2 min read
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    Trump Now Says He Wants to Form an 'AI Force'

    Trump proposes an 'AI Force' and czar role, signaling federal AI expansion against growing deceleration pressure.

    Key takeaways
    • 01Defying bipartisan and industry calls to slow AI development, Trump announced plans for a dedicated 'AI Force' led by an appointed czar.
    • 02The Truth Social post frames the administration as a growth champion for the sector, pledging to nurture rather than regulate it.
    • 03Unsubstantiated claims that data centers improve local economies and public safety suggest the White House is building a political narrative around AI infrastructure ahead of a formal policy push.
    Koko brief

    Trump proposes an 'AI Force' and czar role, signaling federal AI expansion against growing deceleration pressure.

    Defying bipartisan and industry calls to slow AI development, Trump announced plans for a dedicated 'AI Force' led by an appointed czar. The Truth Social post frames the administration as a growth champion for the sector, pledging to nurture rather than regulate it. Unsubstantiated claims that data centers improve local economies and public safety suggest the White House is building a political narrative around AI infrastructure ahead of a formal policy push.

    Watch: Whether Congress or existing agencies push back on a new AI-specific executive body—and how industry lobbying shapes its mandate.

    In brief · from theverge.com

    The president posted on Truth Social that he wanted to appoint an "AI czar" to lead a new "AI force." He made the announcement amid growing calls from across the political spectrum and even within the industry to pump the brakes on AI development. He posted that his administration "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!"

    Read the full article at theverge.com

    The president posted on Truth Social that he wanted to appoint an "AI czar" to lead a new "AI force." He made the announcement amid growing calls from across the political spectrum and even within the industry to pump the brakes on AI development. He posted that his administration "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!" In the rambling post, Trump said that data centers were "wealthy and prestigious" and claimed without evidence that they raised salaries, lowered taxes, and made for safer streets in the communities in which they were … Read the full story at The Verge.

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