Trump and AI: A new Artificial Force divides the world stage

Last updated 9/20/2026

Observers point out that Trump's decision crystallizes the tension between the imperative of technological development and the imperatives of security and ethics. The announcement of an "AI Tsar" suggests a desire to centralize the governance of this technology, potentially to direct efforts towards specific applications. This approach contrasts with calls for broader, international regulation, raising questions about the ability of this "AI Force" to address the complexity of the challenges posed by artificial intelligence.

There is broad consensus, even between the West and East/South blocs and with varied political orientations, that Donald Trump announced the creation of an "AI Force" and the appointment of an "AI Czar." The main dissonance lies in his attitude towards concerns about AI: while the majority of Western sources (Liberal, Center-Left) highlight his...

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