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Trump announces creating AI Force in similar vein to Space Force

TASS English · 2026-09-20

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• What happened: US President Donald Trump announced the formation of an "AI Force," similar to the Space Force established in 2019, emphasizing the significance of artificial intelligence for the country's future. • Why it matters: Trump claims that AI could contribute significantly to the US economy, potentially accounting for 25% of the GDP, and aims to maintain US leadership in AI technology over China and other nations. • What to watch next: Details regarding the structure and leadership of the AI Force are expected to be revealed soon, along with the implications for US military and technological strategy.

Trump announces creating AI Force in similar vein to Space Force The US president did not specify whether he meant creating a new branch of the Armed ForcesWASHINGTON, September 20. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump announced that his country was creating AI Force, similar to the Space Force he created in 2019. "I’m forming the AI Force, much like I did Space Force, which has been a tremendous success in my first term," he wrote on Truth Social, adding that the head of the newly formed force will be announced soon. "AI is the next industrial revolution, or Internet, but will be even larger and more impactful, possibly as much as 25% of our country GDP. We are leading China and the rest of the world, and I intend to keep it that way," Trump added. The president did not specify whether he meant creating a new branch of the US Armed Forces. 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