President Donald Trump announces he will form an “AI Force” and will soon appoint an “AI czar” to oversee U.S. artificial intelligence efforts. The announcement comes as concerns persist among lawmakers and others about the pace of AI development and its potential harms.

In his comments on Truth Social, Trump says the administration will not “hinder or stifle” the AI industry’s growth and frames the effort as supportive, drawing a parallel to the Space Force created in his first term. He also argues that worries raised around AI and data center construction are met with skepticism and describes existing criminal and civil laws as sufficient to address wrongdoing.

Several outlets note that Trump’s message rejects calls for additional constraints or regulation, while others highlight reactions from figures outside the administration. The Washington Post and other coverage characterize a broader push from lawmakers and industry leaders for slowing down. California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticizes Trump for focusing on renaming and statements rather than regulation, saying he has signed an executive order to accelerate an independent AI safety oversight framework.