Inside Trump's new AI playbook

President Trump's newly established Super Intelligence task force is tasked with unifying the administration's scattered AI efforts and creating a forward-thinking technology policy. Task force co-chair Scott Kupor dismissed claims that the administration is unprepared for AI policy, stating that rigid laws would quickly become obsolete.

Kupor, a former Silicon Valley executive, emphasized the importance of balancing innovation with addressing public concerns about AI safety. The task force comprises members with varying perspectives on regulation, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, who have advocated for some oversight. On the other side, figures like David Sacks and Pentagon official Emil Michael are wary of potential slowdowns in AI development due to new rules or regulations.

Intelligence director Jay Clayton, the new AI czar, is expected to unify the group's efforts, much like he does with other intelligence agencies. The committee aims to avoid bottlenecking innovation and aims to maintain America's technological leadership while ensuring safety, according to Kupor. The task force will have 120 days to provide recommendations to the president, with Kupor initially focusing on gathering input from various industries.

The administration is relying on corporate self-policing for managing AI risks, believing that third-party audits and direct reporting to corporate boards carry significant securities law implications compared to traditional government oversight.