Trump Says He Will Name New AI Czar and Create 'AI Force'

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he intends to appoint a new artificial intelligence adviser, commonly referred to as an "AI czar", and establish an "AI force", though he offered no specifics on how either would be set up or run.

The announcement came in a post on Truth Social, his social media platform. Trump wrote that his administration would not "in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry", promising instead to support and monitor it as it expands. He added that any wrongdoing would be pursued through the existing criminal and civil justice systems.

If he proceeds, it would be the second time Trump has filled the AI czar role. Venture capitalist David Sacks held the position before stepping down in the spring and shifting to an external advisory capacity. Sacks has shared Trump's reluctance toward new AI regulation, arguing at a Politico event on Wednesday that developers should be accountable for product safety and could face liability when problems occur, and that fresh federal rules are not needed.

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the post.

Trump has consistently played down concerns about AI risks and maintained that further regulation is unnecessary. His latest remarks come amid rising anxiety in Washington, where lawmakers have been weighing the dangers the technology poses to people and property. Earlier this month, former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon said that those building AI sincerely believe it could kill everyone by the end of the decade.

The post also lands shortly before Trump is due to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday. Washington and Beijing are vying for leadership in artificial intelligence, which both governments see as central to their economic and military strength. Trump and technology executives have contended that over-regulation would slow US AI development and weaken American firms against Chinese competitors — a position safety advocates frequently dispute.

Separately, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Sunday at JPMorgan Chase headquarters in New York. According to a person familiar with the planning, their discussions will cover AI security, trade and other economic matters.