Trump now says he wants to form an ‘AI Force’
He claimed without evidence that data centers are actually good for communities.
by Terrence O'Brien
Sep 20, 2026, 3:39 PM UTC
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Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.
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...
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