Washington: US President Donald Trump announced Saturday the formation of an 'AI Force' including an artificial intelligence 'czar' he would appoint to oversee the initiative, as concerns grow over the rapid development of increasingly capable AI systems. Trump said the new force would be modeled on the Space Force, which he established during his first term.

According to Anadolu Agency, Trump conveyed his plans on his Truth Social platform, stating, 'For this purpose, I am forming the AI Force, much like I did Space Force, which has been a tremendous SUCCESS, in my First Term.' He further mentioned the appointment of an AI 'Czar', emphasizing that 'Only High I.Q. individuals need apply!'

In recent months, reports of AI systems displaying capabilities beyond what many industry insiders expected have fueled calls for slower development and stronger government safeguards. Trump, however, has dismissed those concerns, describing opposition to AI as another 'hoax' and arguing that additional regulations would hurt the industry.

'We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry. Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!' he wrote Saturday. Trump suggested that harmful uses of AI could be addressed through existing criminal and civil law rather than new restrictions.

He also portrayed AI as a major economic opportunity for the US, saying it could become 'the next Industrial Revolution, or Internet' and have an impact 'possibly as much as 25% of our Country's GDP.' Trump expressed his ambition for the US to maintain its lead in AI development, stating, 'We are leading China, and the rest of the World, and I intend to keep it that way!'