President Trump named Jay Clayton, director of national intelligence, as White House AI czar to lead a new federal task force on artificial intelligence, calling it the 'Super Intelligence Force' to ensure U.S. leadership in the technology. The task force will coordinate government engagement with consumers, public interest groups, and AI companies.
Clayton, who previously served as U.S. attorney and SEC chairman, will lead the task force alongside Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Pentagon's Emil Michael, and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor. Trump said AI companies signed a voluntary accord to self-police development, though critics argue regulation is lacking.
The task force follows pressure from tech leaders to tighten AI oversight, but Trump has dismissed calls for stronger regulation, emphasizing self-policing by companies. Clayton has called AI both an opportunity and a threat, urging proactive management of its risks.