Trump says he will appoint an AI czar and form an "AI Force", in a Truth Social post that rejects AI safety concerns as a "hoax" (María Paula Mijares Torres/Bloomberg)

Donald Trump announced on Truth Social his intention to appoint an "AI czar" and establish an "AI Force." In his post, he dismissed concerns about AI safety as a "hoax." This statement indicates his push for tech companies to accelerate AI development, despite increasing anxieties regarding the safety implications of such advancements. The announcement was reported by María Paula Mijares Torres for Bloomberg.

This report details the first time a former US president has publicly rejected AI safety concerns as a "hoax" while proposing a dedicated "AI Force."