Trump says he will create ‘AI Force’ with new ‘AI czar’

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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The announcements come as AI faces mounting concerns from populations across the United States.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:50:10 UTC.

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  1. 'Only high IQ individuals need apply': Trump announces 'AI Force'

  2. MS NOW, CNN and Politico journalists blocked from White House after Trump ban

  3. Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets

  4. Trump says he will create ‘AI Force’ with new ‘AI czar’

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