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Trump names national intelligence director Jay Clayton to lead a new federal AI task force

Trump names national intelligence director Jay Clayton to lead a new federal AI task force

Summary

President Donald Trump appointed Jay Clayton, his director of national intelligence, to lead a new federal task force focused on artificial intelligence (AI). The task force, called the "Super Intelligence Force," will coordinate efforts across the government to keep the U.S. as a leader in AI technology and involve different groups such as AI companies, public interest groups, and infrastructure providers.

Key Facts

  • President Trump named Jay Clayton to lead a new AI task force.
  • The task force is called the "Super Intelligence Force."
  • The group aims to keep the U.S. leading in AI development.
  • The task force will work with consumers, religious groups, AI companies, and others.
  • Other members include Andrew Ferguson (FTC chairman), Emil Michael (Pentagon CTO), and Scott Kupor (director of the Office of Personnel Management).
  • The group reports directly to President Trump and his chief of staff.
  • President Trump previously hosted AI company executives at the White House for a voluntary agreement to self-regulate AI development.
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