Key facts
- Donald Trump proposed creating an "AI Force" and appointing an "AI tsar" if elected.
- Trump stated he would not "stifle" AI development.
- He dismissed AI safety concerns as a "hoax."
- The proposed "AI Force" would monitor "BAD" AI.
- Trump suggested renaming AI.
President Donald Trump has outlined proposals for his potential next administration, including the creation of an "AI Force" and the appointment of an "AI tsar." Trump announced these plans on Saturday, emphasizing a commitment to not "stifle" artificial intelligence development and dismissing safety concerns surrounding AI as a "hoax."
Trump suggested renaming AI and reiterated his plan for an "AI Force" and "AI tsar." The proposed "AI Force" would be tasked with monitoring "BAD" AI, a stance that contrasts with his earlier position against slowing AI development. This announcement comes amid reports of a lawsuit claiming firms illegally agreed to slow AI development, a situation that runs counter to Trump's stated approach.
The development raises questions about a potential escalation in the technological race, particularly in light of a possible summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The announcement also comes as Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei proposed a three-step plan to pace AI development, with Anthropic later choosing Accenture as its first embedded evaluator to help moderate the pace.