
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 …