Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence Task Force’ to meet Thursday amid calls for stricter rules: Report

On Thursday, four leaders of US President Donald Trump's AI task force are set to convene, according to task force vice chair Scott Kupor, who spoke with Reuters. Kupor anticipates the full committee will convene the following week as mounting pressure mounts on Washington to take action on artificial intelligence (AI). The task force, expected to help shape the administration's approach to AI at a critical juncture for the technology, aims to address public unease and the lack of perceived seriousness from the Trump administration and Congress in tackling AI risks.

According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll published on Wednesday, most US voters believe the administration and Congress are not adequately addressing the security and vulnerability concerns surrounding AI and demand the government to draft new regulations for the technology. Kupor emphasized the need for AI companies to demonstrate their commitment to addressing these concerns.

The group, dubbed the Super Intelligence Task Force by Trump, is comprised of Intelligence Director Jay Clayton, Kupor, FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, and Defense Department technology lead Emil Michael. Kupor stated that the committee will have four to five full-time staff members assigned to it. In addition, Kupor indicated that the group will focus on engaging industries outside the technology sector, such as banking, healthcare, and utilities, to better understand how AI could impact their exposure to cyber threats. Michael will work directly with AI developers, according to Kupor.