Trump likely to make Jay Clayton AI czar; Fetterman and McCormick on regulating tech

President Trump is reportedly set to appoint Jay Clayton, the director of national intelligence, as the White House's artificial intelligence czar, sources indicate. This move comes as calls for government involvement in AI development intensify, despite Trump's preference for a minimal regulatory approach and his skepticism about AI's potential threat to humanity.

Clayton has reportedly been among Trump's top choices for the AI czar position, following his suggestion that Clayton would be a suitable candidate earlier this week. The White House has stated that any personnel announcement will be made directly by President Trump, and any premature reports are considered baseless speculation.

Trump has previously expressed his interest in creating an "AI Force" and appointing a new AI czar, though he has provided limited details on the role's responsibilities. In recent months, Trump has engaged with several AI industry leaders, some of whom have called for a slowdown in AI development.

Clayton, who previously served as Trump's principal intelligence adviser, was appointed to the position earlier this year after the resignation of his predecessor, Tulsi Gabbard. Despite facing questions about his support for the 2020 election outcome during his confirmation process, Clayton was confirmed without Democratic backing.