Trump Announces Plans for 'AI Force' and Artificial Intelligence Tsar

US President Donald Trump has said his administration will establish an "AI Force" and appoint an official to oversee artificial intelligence policy, according to BBC News.

Trump said his government "will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth" of artificial intelligence, the broadcaster reported, as concerns continue to be raised by experts and lawmakers about the pace of development of the emergent technology.

Details of the proposed "AI Force" and the scope of responsibilities for the planned artificial intelligence tsar were not immediately made clear in the reported remarks.

The announcement comes amid a broader global debate over how governments should regulate artificial intelligence, balancing concerns about safety, job displacement and misuse against the economic and strategic benefits of rapid innovation.

BBC News reported that the comments were made as part of wider remarks by the president on technology policy, though further specifics on implementation, funding or a timeline for the initiatives were not provided in the available report.

This is a developing story and further details are expected to emerge as the administration outlines its plans.