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President Trump Proposes Creation of AI Force and Appointment of AI Czar to Maintain U.S. Lead

President Trump Proposes Creation of AI Force and Appointment of AI Czar to Maintain U.S. Lead

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to establish a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Force, modeled after the Space Force, and to appoint an 'AI czar' to oversee the sector. This initiative aims to foster the free development of AI technology while ensuring the United States maintains its competitive edge over China. President Trump made these announcements on Truth Social on September 19, likening the significance of AI to the Industrial Revolution and the advent of the internet. He projects that the AI industry could eventually contribute as much as 25% to the nation's gross domestic product, potentially reaching $7.7 trillion annually based on 2025 GDP figures. The president emphasized that the new structure would not impose stricter regulations on developers, stating that the government would instead nurture the industry's growth. He also indicated that any 'bad actors' would be addressed through existing criminal and civil justice systems. The specific operational details of the AI Fo...
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Trump decries Democrats as 'communists,' even as he looks to impress China's communist leader

Trump decries Democrats as 'communists,' even as he looks to impress China's communist leader

President Donald Trump says that communism is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced
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Trump at UN: Threats, diplomacy and 'super intelligence'

Trump at UN: Threats, diplomacy and 'super intelligence'

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump used his address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to defend the US-Israeli campaign against Iran while laying out his foreign policy priorities. Here are the major issues he addressed in a 37-minute speech: * IRAN.
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House GOP Continues 'Aggressive' Investigation into ActBlue Over Alleged Illegal Foreign Donations

House GOP Continues 'Aggressive' Investigation into ActBlue Over Alleged Illegal Foreign Donations

House Republican investigators are intensifying their probe into ActBlue, a prominent Democratic fundraising platform, over allegations of accepting illegal foreign donations and potential fraud. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., stated that the investigation is "far from over" and anticipates more documents and testimony in the coming weeks. Republicans accuse ActBlue of having lax verification standards for donors, despite the company's claims of having improved its practices. A recent report, cited by Fox News Digital, suggests that ActBlue employees may have approved donations despite internal "red flags" regarding their origin, including instances where donors had foreign IP addresses or questionable billing information. Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil, R-Wis., also raised concerns about ActBlue's passport verification process, which he claims does not actually verify entries against government databases. The House Judiciary Committee has confirmed it will c...
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US battery startup that chose China over Kentucky opens first factory as Trump, Xi meet

US battery startup that chose China over Kentucky opens first factory as Trump, Xi meet

By David Kirton and Nicoco Chan CHANGZHOU, China, Sept 22 (Reuters) - A US battery startup that scrapped plans to make Kentucky the site of its first factory has instead built it in China, exposing the limits of President Donald Trump's efforts to lure manufacturing home just as he welcomes Chinese
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The Latest: CNN, MS NOW and Politico say they’re suing over denied White House access

The Latest: CNN, MS NOW and Politico say they’re suing over denied White House access

CNN, MS NOW and Politico say they’ve notified President Donald Trump’s administration that they’re filing a lawsuit over being denied White House access
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Trump vows to form ‘AI Force,’ name new Artificial Intelligence czar

Trump vows to form ‘AI Force,’ name new Artificial Intelligence czar

President Donald Trump plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint a new AI czar as debate grows over the risks of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence.
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Zuckerberg, Musk, and Huang take key stand on huge AI issue

Zuckerberg, Musk, and Huang take key stand on huge AI issue

You may not be thrilled that they’re getting what they want.
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David Sacks Advises President Trump to Reject AI Safety Fears, Influencing Administration's Stance

David Sacks Advises President Trump to Reject AI Safety Fears, Influencing Administration's Stance

Venture capitalist David Sacks is a key advisor to President Trump on artificial intelligence, advocating against government regulation of the AI industry. Sacks, a member of the 'PayPal Mafia' and co-host of the 'All-In' podcast, has been instrumental in shaping President Trump's view that concerns about AI taking over the world are a 'hoax.' This stance is in opposition to many leading AI companies and safety advocates who call for regulatory action to mitigate potential risks. Sacks' influence is so significant that a senior White House official attributed President Trump's vocal hostility towards AI safety to him. President Trump has publicly stated that AI will be 'the Greatest Economic Development Engine in History' and emphasized the need for the U.S. to 'win' the AI race against China, dismissing 'destroy the World' concerns as a 'hoax.'
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President Trump Discusses Stalled Ratepayers Protection Act with Senator Thune Amid AI Data Center Expansion Concerns

President Trump Discusses Stalled Ratepayers Protection Act with Senator Thune Amid AI Data Center Expansion Concerns

President Trump announced on Friday, September 18, that he is in discussions with Senate Majority Leader John Thune regarding the Ratepayers Protection Act. This legislation aims to prevent the costs associated with the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers from being passed on to residential electricity consumers. The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the bill with a vote of 417 to three, demonstrating rare bipartisan support. However, the bill's fast-track approval in the Senate was blocked by Senator Martin Heinrich, who argued that the proposal relies on voluntary commitments rather than binding obligations for data centers to cover their increased energy infrastructure costs. The President made these comments during a White House press conference primarily focused on drug prices, where he also touched upon an upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump emphasized the critical role of data centers in maintaining U.S. competitiveness with China in the field ...
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Representative Thomas Massie Introduces Impeachment Articles Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Over Iran War Handling

Representative Thomas Massie Introduces Impeachment Articles Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Over Iran War Handling

U.S. Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, has introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The impeachment effort stems from Hegseth's handling of the war with Iran. Massie's resolution carries special procedural powers, which initiated a legislative clock requiring GOP leaders to schedule a vote on the matter. However, reports indicate that Republicans have found a way to postpone this vote by sending members home early for a seven-week campaigning recess ahead of the midterm elections, pushing the vote until after November. Massie has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration and previously lost his re-election bid to a candidate backed by President Trump. He asserts that Hegseth has demonstrated actions grossly incompatible with his duties and the rule of law, posing a threat to the Constitution.
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Mitch Albom: The real problem lies with human nature, not AI

Mitch Albom: The real problem lies with human nature, not AI

AI, while created by humans, does not ultimately need humans to function. This is what separates it from anything invented before it.