Trump expected to tap DNI Jay Clayton as new AI czar
Trump previously told Axios Clayton would be a good option for the job.
TL;DR
- President Trump is expected to appoint Jay Clayton, current Director of National Intelligence, as the White House's AI czar.
- Clayton has previously acknowledged AI as both an opportunity and a national security threat.
- Trump favors a light regulatory touch on AI development and has called fears about its threat a hoax.
- An announcement could be made as soon as Friday.
- A White House official stated that personnel announcements are made directly by the President and any reporting otherwise is baseless speculation.