Trump says he will create an ‘AI Force’ and name an AI chief; structure remains undisclosed

Reuters reported on September 19 that Trump wrote publicly on Truth Social that he was creating an ‘AI Force’ to oversee AI regulation and would name an AI chief soon. The president's public statement confirms the announcement itself.

Trump said the government would not hinder AI-industry growth and would use existing criminal and civil justice systems to address misuse. He did not specify the new body's legal authority, reporting line, budget or potential appointee.

The White House had not provided further comment before Reuters published. US officials previously said AI would be discussed when Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, but this announcement does not mean the two countries have reached a new AI agreement.

This report is confirmed and graded B. The confirmed facts are the president's public plan to form the group and appoint a chief; formal establishment, an operating date and specific policies await official documents.