Trump does not want to slow down or regulate the development of AI. Therefore, he is going to appoint a “tsar” to lead his AI Force
Dario Amodei’s essay published a little over a week ago still has a tail. In it, the head of Anthropic asked governments to regulate a technology that, in just a few months, could control the entire Internet on its own. Probably the person who liked this post the least was the president of the United States, Donald Trump, who quickly said that “whoever wins in AI, wins everything.” The White House is clear: AI must develop as quickly as possible, without delays.
Therefore, the new chapter that marks this story is not surprising. Trump himself has announced his intention to name a new senior adviser and establish a division called AI Force to enhance the national technology sector. Through a statement on his Truth Social network, the president made it clear that he opposes any regulation that slows down the development of this technology.
Trump also went into economic matters to support this position. According to the US administration itself, AI will be an engine capable of contributing up to 25% of GDP. Additionally, this advisor has been called an AI “czar,” in reference to the creation of the Space Force during his first term.
Despite the grandiloquence, the White House does not make clear whether this new entity will operate under a civilian structure or will be an agency linked to the military. Nor has he pointed out who this new AI “czar” could be.
Head-on collision with the main AI laboratories, with Beijing in the background
The White House’s position completely clashes with the AI laboratories that are leading the development of this technology in the United States. An important detail of this whole story is that Dario Amodei is not alone in his requests, but is supported by Sam Altman from OpenAI or Microsoft itself. Even Elon Musk, creator of Grok, has made it clear that Amodei is right.
With this in mind, it is logical that Trump sees Amodei’s call for control and regulation over AI as a threat. Above all, if the most cutting-edge laboratories agree on the need to do so. Your new AI Force It would be an instrument to take control and not depend on the “whims” of these private companies.
The regulatory debate has intensified following warnings from researchers, who estimate the possibility of serious incidents before the end of the decade at a fairly high percentage. Some countries even talk about the need to design a control system that allows the AI to be disconnected at critical moments, something like an emergency shutdown button.
While all this is happening, Beijing is watching everything from afar. As the sources consulted recall, the decision to accelerate the computer deployment coincides with the preparations for the bilateral meeting that Trump will hold with Chinese President Xi Jinping. To clear the diplomatic ground, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will discuss artificial intelligence security with Deputy Prime Minister He Lifeng at a previous meeting organized in New York.
