AINewsPolicyTrump now says he wants to form an \u2018AI Force\u2019He claimed without evidence that data centers are actually good for communities.He claimed without evidence that data centers are actually good for communities.by Terrence O’BrienSep 20, 2026, 3:39 PM UTCShareGiftCath Virginia \/ The Verge | Photos from Scott Olson, Getty ImagesTerrence O’Brien is the Verge\u2019s weekend editor. He\u2019s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.The president posted on Truth Social that he wanted to appoint an \u201cAI czar\u201d to lead a new \u201cAI force.\u201d He made the announcement amid growing calls from across the political spectrum and even within the industry to pump the brakes on AI development. He posted that his administration \u201cwill not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry. Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!\u201dIn the rambling post, Trump said that data centers were \u201cwealthy and prestigious\u201d and claimed without evidence that they raised salaries, lowered taxes, and made for safer streets in the communities in which they were built.<\/p>\n
He also related the AI Force to his creation of the Space Force, which he claimed was a \u201ctremendous SUCCESS.\u201dThe president gave no timeline or further details about the AI Force nor who might be tapped to lead it. Though he insisted that \u201cOnly High I.Q. individuals need apply!\u201d for the position of AI Czar.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Terrence O’BrienAINewsPolicyPoliticsMost PopularIt\u2019s not just LG. Every TV company is spying on youGemini went rogue, hacked three companies, and Google hid itOpenAI and Microsoft knew they were starting a \u2018doom loop\u2019 for the webThe 2.5-hour AI-generated Odyssey movie is 2.5 hours too longMeta\u2019s Muse is creepy, but maybe not for the reasons you thinkAdvertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native ad<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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