Trump Plans AI Force, Dismisses Safety Concerns

President Trump announced plans to establish an AI Force modeled after Space Force and appoint a new AI czar, while dismissing concerns about AI dangers as a hoax. He predicted AI could represent 25% of U.S. GDP and vowed not to hinder the industry's growth. The announcement comes amid growing pressure on the White House to regulate AI, following Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call for a development slowdown backed by Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Demis Hassabis. Trump rejected any slowdown, citing competition with China, even as AI safety remains on the agenda for upcoming talks with President Xi Jinping.