Trump says he will create new AI task force as he downplays fears over the technology

President Donald Trump said he intends to create a new artificial intelligence task force, even as he continued to describe concerns about AI as exaggerated. The comments add to an already active White House policy push on the technology, which has included executive action on innovation, cybersecurity and military applications.

The remarks matter because AI policy has become a growing issue for federal agencies, companies and workers facing rapid changes in how the technology is deployed. Trump’s latest language suggests the administration wants to frame AI primarily as a tool for growth and national strength, while minimizing calls for tighter oversight.

The White House has already moved on multiple AI-related fronts this year. In June, Trump signed an executive order titled “Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security,” which said the administration was seeking to accelerate AI adoption while protecting critical infrastructure and federal systems. Another June directive focused on AI in the national security enterprise and called for placing advanced, secure systems in the hands of military and intelligence personnel.

A broader push on innovation and security

Those actions show the administration has not treated AI as a single-issue subject. Instead, it has presented the technology as both an economic engine and a security concern, with the federal government encouraging broader adoption while also trying to control risks in sensitive systems. The White House has said the United States should remain a global leader in AI development.

Trump’s latest comments appear to fit that approach. By proposing a new AI force, he is signaling another layer of federal attention to the issue, though it is not yet clear what authority, membership or timeline such a group would have. The administration has not publicly disclosed further details.

AI remains a politically charged issue, with advocates urging faster deployment and critics warning about harms ranging from misinformation to job disruption and national security threats. For now, Trump’s message is that the country should move quickly on AI and worry less about the dangers that others say deserve closer scrutiny.