Trump confirms national intelligence chief as new AI czar

United States President Donald Trump has appointed national intelligence chief Jay Clayton as the head of a new White House task force focused on artificial intelligence, according to a statement on his Truth Social platform. This comes amid growing concerns from researchers about the potential dangers of the technology. Under Clayton's leadership, the newly formed Super Intelligence Force will strive to maintain the United States' global leadership in AI development while also protecting the interests and enhancing the lives of all Americans.

Clayton will join venture capitalist David Sacks as the second individual to hold this informal title, with Sacks having served during the beginning of Trump's second term before stepping down. Other notable figures, such as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, continue to advise the president on AI matters. Last month, Trump announced plans to establish an AI force modeled after the Space Force he created during his first term, appointing a czar to coordinate federal efforts in this area. Jay Clayton, a seasoned Wall Street lawyer, represented Goldman Sachs in his legal career.