Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar

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The president said his administration "will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth" amid amid warnings about the emergent technology.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:01:56 UTC.

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