U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform on September 19, 2026, that he will appoint a new artificial intelligence adviser he described as an "AI czar" and will establish an "AI force." He did not provide further details about the appointments or how the new unit would operate.
Preference for growth over new regulation
In his post, Trump emphasized he does not want to hinder the growth of the AI industry. He argued the AI sector is a "bigger story" than the internet and could account for roughly 25% of U.S. GDP. He also said he does not seek additional AI-specific regulation; instead, he would rely on existing criminal and civil law remedies to address "bad-faith" uses of the technology.
Background on the czar role
If implemented, this would be the second "AI czar" during Trump’s presidency. Venture capitalist David Sacks left the position in the spring of 2026 and transitioned to an external advisory role, according to the report.
Why this matters
The president’s stance signals a preference for encouraging technological expansion rather than imposing new statutory AI rules. The practical consequences for market actors, risk management, and consumer protection will depend on how existing legal tools are applied to the particular challenges posed by artificial intelligence.
Source and editing note
The announcement was reported by Reuters. An AI assistant helped prepare this article; a journalist edited and verified the final content.
