Trump announces new 'AI Force,' vows to protect industry as AI czar announcement nears

"We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry," the post said. "Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!"

Trump added that the government would also be "looking for BAD" and said existing criminal and civil laws could be used to address problems with the technology.

Trump did not provide details about the structure, authority or membership of the proposed AI Force or identify potential candidates to serve as its czar.

Some Republicans have questioned calls for additional government oversight, while others have pushed for safeguards after AI industry leaders raised concerns about increasingly capable models.

In Saturday's post, Trump compared criticism of AI and data centers to several other political controversies and argued that opposition to data center construction had largely failed.

Trump also predicted that AI could eventually account for as much as 25% of U.S. gross domestic product, though he did not cite a source for the estimate.

"AI is the next Industrial Revolution, or Internet, but will be even larger and more impactful, possibly as much as 25% of our Country's GDP," he wrote. "We are leading China, and the rest of the World, and I intend to keep it that way!"

In a separate Truth Social post, Trump asked people to choose within the post on what to call AI.

"This is a Poll, and I would appreciate everybody voting! Which is the best name for this ever growing "Revolution?" President DONALD J. TRUMP"