President Trump announces AI Force after rejecting slowdown proposals

Washington — President Joe Biden announced plans to establish a new “AI Force” within the Department of Defense, signaling a strategic push to integrate artificial‑intelligence capabilities into national security operations. While the administration highlighted the initiative as part of a broader effort to maintain U.S. technological leadership, the president offered few specifics about the force’s size, structure, or operational mandate, and did not disclose the timeline for its implementation.

Officials indicated that the AI Force will aim to coordinate research, development, and deployment of advanced machine‑learning tools across the armed services, addressing emerging threats and ensuring interoperability with existing defense systems. The proposal follows recent congressional hearings and executive orders that call for heightened oversight of AI technologies, and it is expected to involve collaboration with industry partners and academic institutions. The administration said further details will be released as the plan progresses.