Trump Announces 'AI Force,' Unveils New Terms to Replace 'Artificial'

Donald Trump said he strongly backs artificial intelligence and unveiled plans for an “AI Force” to oversee the fast-growing technology. In a Truth Social post Saturday afternoon, he argued criticism of AI’s environmental impact—especially claims about data center electricity use—was a “Democrat hoax,” while saying his administration will not restrict development. Trump also promised officials would pursue harmful or illegal AI uses through existing criminal and civil justice systems. He said he would appoint an “AI Czar” and likened the AI Force to the U.S. Space Force, created in 2019. The details remain unclear, including whether it would sit under the Department of Defense. Trump added that “artificial intelligence” could later be renamed “superior,” “extreme,” or “supreme intelligence,” and he is expected to meet Xi Jinping next week as the U.S. and China compete for AI leadership.