Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Trump Plans AI Czar and Force Amid Safety Concerns
President Donald Trump said he wants to appoint a new adviser for artificial intelligence.
This adviser would be called an “AI czar.”
Trump also said he wants to create an “AI force,” but he did not explain how it would work.
He said the government should help the AI industry grow instead of adding new rules.
He said existing criminal and civil courts could deal with harmful actions.
Some lawmakers and safety experts worry that AI could hurt people or damage property.
A former Anthropic researcher said some AI builders fear the technology could become extremely dangerous.
Trump’s former adviser David Sacks also said new federal AI rules are unnecessary.
The announcement came as the United States and China compete for leadership in AI.
Donald Trump said he plans to appoint a new artificial intelligence adviser, or “AI czar.”
Trump also proposed creating an “AI force” but gave no details about its structure or implementation.
He said the United States should help AI grow while addressing wrongdoing through existing criminal and civil justice systems.
The proposed appointment would be the second AI czar after venture capitalist David Sacks left the role in the spring.
The announcement came before planned U.S.-China discussions on AI security, trade and other economic issues.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced the proposals; David Sacks, Scott Bessent, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and President Xi Jinping were also mentioned.
- What
- Trump said he plans to appoint a new AI adviser and create an “AI force.”
- When
- Trump made the announcement on Saturday, ahead of a scheduled Thursday meeting with Xi Jinping; Bessent and He Lifeng were expected to meet on Sunday.
- Where
- Trump made the announcement on Truth Social. The planned Bessent-He meeting was to take place at JPMorgan Chase headquarters in New York.
- Why
- The plans relate to AI safety concerns and competition between the United States and China for AI leadership.
Limited Regulation
Stronger Safety Oversight
How AI should be governed
Limited Regulation
Trump, David Sacks and technology executives argue that excessive or new federal regulation could slow U.S. AI development and weaken competition with Chinese companies. Sacks said developers should ensure product safety and could face liability when problems occur.
Stronger Safety Oversight
Lawmakers and safety advocates are concerned about AI risks to humans and property. Safety advocates dispute the claim that additional regulation would undermine U.S. competitiveness.
- 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
- Trump said new regulation should not hinder or stifle AI industry growth.
- Previous AI czar
- Venture capitalist David Sacks held the role before stepping down in the spring and moving into an external advisory position.
- Safety concerns
- Lawmakers and safety advocates have raised concerns about AI’s potential effects on people and property.
- Planned U.S.-China discussions
- Scott Bessent and He Lifeng were expected to discuss AI security, trade and other economic issues in New York.
