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Trump Plans New AI Adviser Amid U.S.-China Technology Rivalry
President Donald Trump said he wants to appoint a new person to advise him about artificial intelligence.
He also said he wants to create an AI force.
He did not explain who would lead it or how it would work.
Trump said the government should help the AI industry grow instead of adding new rules.
He said existing courts and laws could deal with harmful behavior.
Some lawmakers and safety experts worry that AI could hurt people or damage property.
Trump’s former AI adviser, David Sacks, also argued that new federal AI rules are unnecessary.
The announcement came as the United States and China compete to lead in artificial intelligence.
Donald Trump said he plans to appoint a new artificial intelligence adviser, or “AI czar.”
Trump also proposed creating an “AI force” but provided no implementation details.
He said the United States should support AI growth while addressing wrongdoing through existing criminal and civil justice systems.
The potential appointment would be the second AI czar after venture capitalist David Sacks left the role.
The announcement came before planned U.S.-China discussions on AI security, trade and economic issues.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced the plans; David Sacks, Scott Bessent and Chinese officials were also mentioned.
- What
- Trump said he plans to appoint a new AI adviser and create an “AI force.”
- Where
- The announcement was made on Truth Social; separate U.S.-China economic discussions were planned in New York.
- When
- Trump made the announcement on Saturday, ahead of a planned Thursday meeting with Xi Jinping.
- Why
- The plans relate to growing concerns about AI safety and competition between the United States and China for AI leadership.
Limited Regulation
Stronger Safety Oversight
How AI should be governed
Limited Regulation
Trump and David Sacks argue that excessive or new federal regulation could slow U.S. AI development and hurt competition with China. Sacks said developers should be responsible for product safety and could face liability when problems occur.
Stronger Safety Oversight
Lawmakers and safety advocates are increasingly concerned about AI risks to people and property. Safety advocates dispute the argument that additional regulation would undermine U.S. competitiveness.
Key facts
- Proposed position
- A new artificial intelligence adviser, described as an “AI czar”
- Additional initiative
- An “AI force,” with no details provided
- Trump’s regulatory position
- He said new regulation should not hinder or stifle AI industry growth.
- Previous AI czar
- Venture capitalist David Sacks previously held the role before leaving in the spring.
- AI competition
- The United States and China view AI leadership as important to economic and military strength.
- Planned discussions
- Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng were expected to discuss AI security, trade and other economic issues in New York.
Quotes
Donald Trump
U.S. president who announced plans for a new AI adviser and AI force
“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.”
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“We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry”
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