# Trump establishing an ‘AI Force’ after calling the need for guardrails a hoax > Source: > Published: 2026-09-19 20:28:56+00:00 # Trump establishing an ‘AI Force’ after calling the need for guardrails a hoax - President [Donald Trump](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/donald-trump) announced plans to establish an[AI](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/ai) Force and appoint an AI Czar to oversee the development of[artificial intelligence](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/artificial-intelligence) . - The announcement came shortly after Trump dismissed AI safety concerns as a hoax and argued that the technology should not be stifled. - Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the move, calling on Congress to pass meaningful regulations rather than forming another committee. - Recent public opinion polls show that a majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of artificial intelligence issues ahead of the midterm elections. - The proposal coincides with Trump's ongoing campaign to rename several geographic landmarks, federal programs, and public institutions. More bulletins