THE CRUNCH
Donald Trump has announced plans for an AI Force modelled on the Space Force and intends to appoint an AI czar, according to a Truth Social post. The announcement frames criticism of AI and data centres as a left-wing attack, while promising to use existing laws rather than new regulations to address potential abuses. Trump claimed AI could reach 25 per cent of US economic output and vowed to maintain America's lead,
He also said only candidates with a 'high IQ' would qualify for the AI czar role. The move comes as communities push back against data centres over water and energy use, and as AI lab leaders warn that unchecked development could pose an existential risk to humanity.