U.S. President Donald Trump said on Truth Social on Saturday that he plans to appoint a new artificial intelligence adviser, often referred to in Washington as an “AI czar,” and to create an “AI force.” He did not explain what responsibilities the new role would carry or how either initiative would be put into practice.
The announcement comes as concern is rising in Washington over the risks posed by artificial intelligence. Earlier this month, former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon said that “people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade.” Trump has repeatedly downplayed such warnings and argued that no additional regulation is needed.
In his Truth Social post, Trump wrote that the administration would “not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry.” He said the government would support the sector and monitor its development, while relying on the existing criminal and civil justice system to address harmful conduct.
If Trump follows through, the appointment would mark his second AI czar. Venture capitalist David Sacks previously held the role before stepping down in the spring and moving into an external advisory position.
Sacks has also voiced skepticism about new AI rules. Speaking at a Politico event on Wednesday, he said AI developers should be responsible for the safety of their products and could be held liable if problems arise, adding that new federal regulations are unnecessary.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Trump’s post.
Trump’s statement came ahead of his scheduled Thursday meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Washington and Beijing are competing for leadership in artificial intelligence, which both governments see as important to their economic and military strength. Trump and technology executives have argued that excessive regulation would slow U.S. AI development and weaken American companies in competition with Chinese rivals, a view that safety advocates often challenge.
Separately, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Sunday at JPMorgan Chase headquarters in New York, according to a person familiar with the planning. The talks are expected to cover AI security, trade and other economic issues.
