Trump wants an AI Force like Space Force, but that could make AI’s risks harder to manage

Donald Trump announced plans to create a military AI Force to outpace China, rejecting international calls for oversight. The administration also directed lawsuits against state safety laws and pushed contractors to allow unrestricted defense use of their models. This approach shifts national strategy toward technological competition and weaponization rather than risk reduction.

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