Trump backs an ‘AI Force’ and czar as AI-safety talks gather pace

President Trump announced on Truth Social that he plans to form an AI Force and appoint an AI czar, framing AI leadership as a national priority while dismissing fears as a hoax. The piece notes questions about whether the AI Force would be a military branch and what duties the czar would hold, as the White House and Congress face pressure to implement AI safeguards; Obama and other Democrats are pushing for regulation, and AI-safety discussions are expected to feature at high-level events around the UN General Assembly with tech leaders in attendance.