A former president has unveiled plans to establish a specialized military unit focused on artificial intelligence, alongside the creation of a high-level official to coordinate its development. The announcement dismisses widespread concerns about unregulated AI growth as politically motivated, insisting instead on aggressive federal support for the technology’s expansion. Critics may question the move amid growing debates over safety and ethical oversight in AI advancement. The proposal was detailed in a lengthy social media post, framing the initiative as essential to maintaining U.S. leadership in the field.


President Trump announced plans Saturday to create an “AI Force” as well as appoint a "czar" to oversee the emerging technology's development. In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump called the concerns surrounding a lack of federal AI guardrails a "hoax," adding he would not allow for the technology's "decimation" as its U.S.-based industry leaders...