President Donald Trump announced Saturday his intention to form an “AI Force,” hinting at a law enforcement role as public anxiety grows over rapidly accelerating technology. In a post on Truth Social, Trump rejected recent calls from industry leaders to slow down development, comparing such demands to politically driven “hoaxes.”

‘We will cherish it’

“We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry,” Trump posted. “Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!” The President predicted that AI could eventually represent as much as 25% of U.S. GDP, claiming its impact will be greater than that of the internet. He emphasized that the U.S. is currently leading China and the rest of the world, and he intends to maintain that position.

The AI Force and the Justice System

While pushing for growth, Trump suggested the administration would remain vigilant against bad behavior, asserting that the existing criminal and civil justice system is equipped to handle it. “For this purpose, I am forming the AI Force, much like I did Space Force, which has been a tremendous SUCCESS, in my First Term,” he wrote. He also pledged to appoint an AI czar; David Sacks previously served in a similar capacity before moving to the Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

Industry Pushback and Safety Concerns

Trump’s stance contrasts sharply with recent moves by tech leaders. Last week, CEOs from Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, and Google DeepMind agreed to throttle back development speeds due to safety risks. Internal warnings have become increasingly dire; Evan Hubinger, Anthropic’s alignment science lead, recently stated on social media that researchers “earnestly believe AI could kill all humans.”

Legal Challenges and Regulatory Friction

The administration's pro-growth stance faces a complex landscape. A lawsuit filed Friday in California alleges that AI companies violated antitrust laws by coordinating a slowdown, which plaintiffs claim devalues their paid subscriptions. Meanwhile, the Commerce Department has imposed temporary export restrictions on Anthropic’s advanced models, and the Defense Department recently saw a judge strike down its attempt to blacklist the company as a supply-chain risk.