AI Matters
Why it matters
Trump proposes new military branch called the AI Force
The Verge AI Trump now says he wants to form an ‘AI Force’
President Donald Trump announced plans to appoint an AI czar and establish an AI Force to monitor the technology and drive domestic development without strict regulations.
Why it matters
A dedicated military branch and federal "AI czar" could dramatically shift how the government funds, regulates, and deploys artificial intelligence.
Latest brief · Oct 19, 2026