Trump expected to name Jay Clayton as AI czar

President Donald Trump is set to appoint Jay Clayton, Director of National Intelligence, as his top AI adviser, a role often referred to as the AI czar, according to a source familiar with the decision. Clayton currently oversees 18 US intelligence agencies and is expected to retain this position. The announcement will be made directly by the president, a White House official stated when asked about Clayton's appointment, while any reporting prior to the official announcement should be considered baseless speculation.

This move comes after AI researchers expressed concerns about the potential risks of the technology, suggesting it could pose a threat to human life within a decade. Last month, Trump announced plans to establish an AI czar and create an AI force, although no specifics were provided regarding the implementation of these initiatives.

This is the second time Trump has appointed an individual to oversee AI-related decisions across the administration; the first instance saw venture capitalist David Sacks hold the role at the beginning of Trump's second term, who left the White House before attending a recent meeting with the president and industry executives.