President Donald Trump said in a September 19 Truth Social post that he is forming a new “AI Force,” comparing the effort to the creation of the U.S. Space Force during his first term.
“For this purpose, I am forming the AI Force, much like I did Space Force,” Trump wrote.
Trump also said he plans to announce an AI “Czar” in the near future, but provided few other details about the initiative. It remains unclear how the AI Force would be structured, where it would reside within the Federal Government, what authorities it would have, or what specific missions and responsibilities it would take on.
For the Federal technology and contracting community, the announcement is one to watch. Depending on how the initiative ultimately takes shape, a new AI-focused Federal organization or effort could have implications for technology priorities, acquisition and industry engagement.
OrangeSlices will be watching for additional details on how the AI Force is structured, who is selected to lead it, and what role industry may be asked to play.
