Trump Names National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton to Lead New 'Super Intelligence Force' on AI

President Donald Trump on Sunday tapped Jay Clayton, his director of national intelligence, to lead a new government task force on artificial intelligence.

Trump Names National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton to Lead New 'Super Intelligence Force' on AI

TL;DR

  • President Trump has appointed Jay Clayton to lead a new government task force on artificial intelligence.
  • The task force is named the 'Super Intelligence Force,' reflecting Trump's rebranding of AI as 'super intelligence.'
  • The initiative aims to coordinate federal efforts to maintain American leadership in AI development.
  • The task force will engage with consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers, and AI companies.
  • Members include FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson, Pentagon CTO Emil Michael, and OPM director Scott Kupor.
  • The group will report to Trump and his chief of staff, Susie Wiles.