{
  "id": 11322997,
  "title": "Trump likely to pick Jay Clayton for AI czar, sources say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/trump-likely-to-pick-jay-clayton-for-ai-czar-sources-say",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-02T01:07:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-likely-jay-clayton-ai-czar-sources-say/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jay Clayton is expected to be chosen by the White House as the AI czar, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Trump administration has been considering his retention in his current position as director of national intelligence, sources said. The president is anticipated to make the final decision in the near future, according to three of the sources. In late August, President Trump revealed his intention to appoint an AI czar, posting on social media that \"Only High I.Q. individuals need apply!\" The gathering of leaders from the country's leading AI companies at the White House to endorse voluntary safety protocols took place earlier this month. Shortly thereafter, Trump told reporters that he intended to name an AI czar within three or four days. The White House responded to inquiries regarding a potential personnel announcement, stating that any such decision would be made directly by the President, and until then, all reporting would be considered baseless speculation. This report is a breaking story and will be updated as more information becomes available.",
  "summary": "Jay Clayton will likely be the White House's pick for AI czar, and the Trump administration has been discussing having him remain in his current role as director of national intelligence, according to sources briefed on the matter.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jay Clayton likely to become AI czar, sources say",
    "Trump administration considering his retention as intel director",
    "Decision expected in near future, sources indicate"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The selection of Jay Clayton as AI czar would mark a shift in focus towards high-level intelligence expertise, given his current role as director of national intelligence.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}