President Donald Trump announced plans to appoint a new AI advisor and create an "AI force" without providing specific details, amid growing concerns among lawmakers about the risks associated with artificial intelligence. This comes after former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warned that AI could pose significant dangers by the end of the decade. Additionally, US media outlets CNN and MS NOW were denied access to White House grounds following Trump's announcement of a ban on them for reporting what he deems as "fake news," leading both networks to vow legal action against the decision.
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In a series of social media posts on Truth Social, Donald Trump dismissed concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) as a hoax, comparing them to past warnings about climate change. He accused critics of being alarmist and likened their stance to previous claims that global warming would lead to disaster. Trump announced the formation of an "AI Force" and plans to appoint an "AI Czar," aiming to protect AI's rapid growth in the United States. This move is seen as a response to growing skepticism about the technology, with some industry leaders warning about potential risks. Despite these warnings, Trump insisted that the justice system would serve as sufficient safeguards against any misuse of AI and vowed not to allow regulatory measures that could hinder its development. The announcement comes amid increasing tensions between the U.S. and China in the tech race, particularly concerning AI advancements.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 20, 2026
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Trump says he will create ‘AI Force’, name AI czar
US President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Sept 19 that he plans to appoint a new artificial intelligence adviser, known as an “AI czar”, and create an “AI force”, though he did not provide details about either initiative or how they would be implemented.
Fears are growing in Washington among lawmakers about the risks posed by AI technology on humans and property.
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Earlier this month, former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon said that “people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade.”
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Trump has repeatedly downplayed concerns about AI and argued that additional regulation is unnecessary.
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If Trump follows through on the pledge, it would be his second AI czar.
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Venture capitalist David Sacks previously served in the role before stepping down in the spring and moving into an external advisory position.
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CNN, MS NOW, Politico denied access to White House grounds
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US media outlets CNN and MS NOW said they were denied access to the White House grounds on Sept 19, a day after President Donald Trump announced a ban against them for reporting what he calls “fake news”.
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The news outlets both denounced the move as a violation of the US constitution and vowed to keep reporting on the US government.
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Both are expected to take the bans to court to regain access to the presidential mansion.
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“The White House belongs to the American people and the decisions made inside are funded with our tax dollars,” MS NOW, formerly known as MSNBC, said on X.
Thousands protest inaction over climate crisis in Switzerland
Several thousand people marched in the Swiss cities of Geneva and Lausanne on Sept 19 to protest government inaction in the face of global warming.
They were answering a call by a coalition of more than a hundred associations and political parties under the common banner: “No 50-degree summers!”
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People of all ages took part in the marches, carrying placards with slogans such as “No Planet B” and “We’re cooked!”, AFP journalists noted.
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The larger demonstration was at Lausanne, where organisers said at least 8,000 had taken part.
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Man charged in US boy’s disappearance after 33 years
When 10-year-old George Burdynski Jr hopped on his bike on May 24, 1993, near his Maryland home, it was the last time his family saw him.
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The disappearance of George, who was also known as Junior, shocked Prince George’s County in Maryland and prompted a large search by law enforcement, including the FBI.
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Volunteers also joined the search.
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But the case languished for more than 33 years.
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Now, investigators say they have arrested a 61-year-old man, Joseph Lynch, who has been charged with second-degree murder, rape and other sexual abuse charges in connection with George’s disappearance.
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UN peacekeeping chief in Lebanon says smooth transition is critical before pull-out
The head of United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon said on Sept 19 it was critical to ensure other UN agencies and Lebanese troops could assume the tasks carried out by the force before it begins withdrawing at the end of 2026.
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Major-General Diodato Abagnara of Italy spoke to Reuters in southern Lebanon at a position operated by the UN peacekeeping force known as UNIFIL, which has been monitoring hostilities in southern Lebanon for nearly 50 years.
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Since a new war erupted between Israel and Iran-backed Lebanese armed group Hezbollah in March, the force has also provided security escorts for humanitarian aid convoys to residents in a small cluster of predominantly Christian southern Lebanese towns now encircled by Israeli troops.
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Residents in much of the rest of southern Lebanon have been forcibly displaced by Israeli strikes and evacuation orders.
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