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US President Forms New Task Force Amid AI Development Debate
President Donald Trump has announced the formation of an ‘AI Force’ and plans to name an artificial intelligence czar soon. Trump rejected calls to slow AI development, describing concerns as ‘hoaxes’ promoted by Democrats. He emphasized the importance of AI as an economic and strategic priority, predicting it could account for up to 25% of US GDP. The move comes amid increasing debate over AI’s potential benefits and risks, as reported by The National News Desk.