Trump now says he wants to form an ‘AI Force’
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The president posted on Truth Social that he wanted to appoint an "AI czar" to lead a new "AI force." He made the announcement amid growing calls from across the political spectrum and even within the industry to pump the brakes on AI development. He posted that his administration "will not in any w
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Caption: Trump's announcement of an AI force is met with a blank stare from his desk, as the news about slowing AI development remains in the background.
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Based on the original story on theverge.com.
Editor's note
This announcement highlights the escalating debate about the ethical and regulatory implications of AI development, underscoring the need for thoughtful oversight as this technology continues to evolve rapidly.
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Panel 1
Alex: Gee, I never thought I'd see the day where an AI czar sounded like a good idea. Maybe if Trump's 'AI Force' could help me invent a wind-up robot that can fly – I mean hover – around my backyard and buzz like a bee but without the stingers, I could finally get my dream job at the local zoo!
Sam: Looks doubtful, then adds: "I guess if it can help him win the next election, who knows? At least it’s not proposing to create a force to fight zombies or robots that cry.
Panel 2
Alex: Hey Sam, you heard what he said? An AI czar to lead a new AI force! Doesn’t sound too bad, does it? I mean, at least he’s not going to use it to create sentient AI clones to take over the world like Elon Musk or Bill Gates are suggesting.
Robin: With a grin, leans in and whispers conspiratorially: "Well, I hear he’s also looking into recruiting a team of humans who can code and program. Maybe he’s planning a grand AI tech fair. I’m in!
Panel 3
Alex: You know what's funny? I think I just won the lottery. I'm going to convince my senator to introduce a bill to mandate that all AI inventions must include a human safety override. I'll call it the 'Alex Act' and it'll have a cool AI in it too!
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