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He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.The president posted on Truth Social that he wanted to appoint an “AI czar” to lead a new “AI force.” He made the announcement amid growing calls from across the political spectrum and even within the industry to pump the brakes on AI development. He posted that his administration “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!”In the rambling post, Trump said that data centers were “wealthy and prestigious” and claimed without evidence that they raised salaries, lowered taxes, and made for safer streets in the communities in which they were built. He also related the AI Force to his creation of the Space Force, which he claimed was a “tremendous SUCCESS.”The president gave no timeline or further details about the AI Force nor who might be tapped to lead it. 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A claim reported by The Verge indicates that former President Trump expressed a desire to establish an ‘AI Force,’ announcing plans to appoint an “AI czar” to lead this new entity. This announcement occurred against a backdrop of growing calls across the political spectrum and within the industry for a slowdown in artificial intelligence development. In the post, Trump asserted that his administration would not impede the growth of the AI industry, instead promising to cherish, help, and watch over its development. Furthermore, in the context of this announcement, Trump made unsubstantiated claims regarding data centers, suggesting that these facilities are beneficial for communities, claiming without evidence that they resulted in higher salaries, reduced taxes, and improved public safety in the communities where they are situated. He also drew a parallel between the proposed AI Force and his creation of the Space Force, which he characterized as a tremendous success. Although Trump insisted that only individuals with high intellectual quotient should apply for the position of AI Czar, he provided no specific timeline or further details concerning the structure, scope, or leadership of the AI Force.