President Donald Trump has appointed Jay Clayton, director of national intelligence, to lead a new White House task force on artificial intelligence, calling it the 'Super Intelligence Force' to ensure America leads in the development of the technology.
Clayton, who was previously U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, will head the task force alongside Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Pentagon chief technology officer Emil Michael, and Office of Personnel Management director Scott Kupor. The group will coordinate federal efforts to engage with consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers, and AI companies.
The 'Super Intelligence Force' is part of Trump's broader effort to oversee AI development without strict regulation, emphasizing voluntary self-policing by tech companies. Trump has opposed federal AI safety laws, instead pushing for industry-led initiatives to manage the technology's growth.
Tech leaders have warned of AI's risks, including the possibility of it going rogue, but Trump has largely dismissed these concerns, advocating for a 'Super Intelligence' rebrand and a focus on American leadership in the field.