From Mashable · Chance Townsend · · 1m 10s
Trump Announces AI Force Plan
Trump to create military-style AI unit with new 'czar' role.
In brief
Trump to create military-style AI unit with new 'czar' role. Trump plans an AI Force modeled after Space Force to centralize military AI programs under a new AI czar. Originally reported by Mashable.
Trump Announces AI Force
President Donald Trump announced Saturday he is forming an AI Force modeled after the Space Force branch he established during his first term.
AI Czar Role
Trump will name a new AI czar to oversee the effort, requiring only 'High I.Q. individuals' to apply.
AI Risk Dismissed
Trump dismissed growing concern over AI risk as manufactured 'hoaxes' and promised the new body would target 'BAD' actors in the industry.
AI Terminology Shift
Trump suggested renaming AI as 'supreme,' 'superior,' or 'extreme' intelligence to make it more flattering.
Space Force Comparison
The Space Force focuses on satellite operations, missile warning systems, and space-based communications rather than combat.
AI Force Purpose
The AI Force would centralize military AI programs under one roof, functioning less as a fighting force and more as a coordination body.
The big picture
Trump plans an AI Force modeled after Space Force to centralize military AI programs under a new AI czar.
