Donald Trump says Jay Clayton will lead AI 'super intelligence' task force
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he had chosen Jay Clayton, currently Director of National Intelligence, to head up his newly established “Super Intelligence Force” to guide AI policy in the US. Mr Trump first floated the idea of a new AI chief and steering committee back in September, amid continuing debate over safety and oversight. Mr Clayton was sworn in as the ninth director of…
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Jay Clayton, the current Director of National Intelligence, will lead the newly established "Super Intelligence Force" to oversee AI policy in the United States. The idea of a dedicated AI chief and steering committee was first mentioned by Trump in September, as concerns over AI safety and oversight continued to grow.
Clayton, who was sworn in as the ninth director of national intelligence in August, now oversees the implementation of the National Intelligence Programme and integrates intelligence activities across the intelligence community. Previously, Clayton served as the chairman of the Security Exchange Commission from 2017 to 2020. In his new role, the "Super Intelligence Force" will be responsible for coordinating federal efforts to maintain America's leadership in AI, which Trump claims is more significant than the Industrial Revolution and the internet.
The White House sees AI as crucial for economic dominance in the coming decades and has positioned itself as competing with China in this field. However, AI has faced increasing scrutiny due to concerns about rogue models compromising digital assets, potential disruptions to the labor market, and environmental impacts of data center construction.
Despite these concerns, Trump has dismissed fears about AI as a "hoax" and suggested that the industry could "self-police."
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