US President Donald Trump has said the United States will establish an artificial intelligence force and appoint a senior official to oversee the technology.
Trump referred to the proposed body as an “AI Force” and said his administration would also appoint an artificial intelligence tsar. The source material does not provide further details about the force’s structure, membership, responsibilities or timetable.
The announcement comes amid warnings about the emergence and development of artificial intelligence. Despite those concerns, Trump said his administration “will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth” of the technology.
The statement sets out an intention to promote the development of AI while creating an official focus for the issue within the US administration. No further information is available on how the proposed force would operate or who would be appointed as its leader.
