Trump names U.S. intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar
Clayton, director of U.S. national intelligence, will head the Trump administration's newly created AI task force, the "Super Intelligence Force."
US President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a new task force, called the Super Intelligence Force, to be led by Jay Clayton, the Director of National Intelligence. The task force aims to ensure the United States remains at the forefront of artificial intelligence globally.
According to SiliconANGLE, Clayton will oversee the group, which must develop plans for responding to AI-enabled threats to society while preventing overregulation. The task force will also assess potential risks such as breaches, attacks, and incidents related to AI technologies.
The group is expected to deliver a comprehensive report within 120 days on the risks and opportunities posed by AI technologies. Jay Clayton has told The Wall Street Journal that the report will also cover how the government handles disclosure of security breaches, with recommendations to follow on how agencies can respond better.
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