Trump launches AI Force and seeks a Silicon Valley–flavored AI czar

Trump unveiled an “AI Force” modeled on Space Force and said he would name an AI czar soon, aiming to shift AI safety debates toward an economic, infrastructure‑driven vision. The czar is expected to be a seasoned surrogate with Silicon Valley ties who can lead a rebranding of AI policy, with several high‑profile candidates from or connected to tech and venture capital under consideration. Potential conflicts of interest and required divestments could limit candidates, especially those tied to Anthropic or OpenAI, complicating who can take the role.