{
  "id": 12667303,
  "title": "Donald Trump is launching a new AI task force. Here’s who he’ll have to keep happy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/donald-trump-is-launching-a-new-ai-task-force-heres-who-hell-have-to",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-07T16:41:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91619983/donald-trump-is-launching-a-new-ai-task-force-heres-who-hell-have-to-keep-happy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Donald Trump has established a new AI task force, co-chaired by Jay Clayton, Scott Kupor, Emil Michael, and Andrew Ferguson. This diverse group of officials represents competing interests in shaping the administration's approach to AI. The challenge facing Trump is keeping these interests aligned.\n\nOn one side are Silicon Valley accelerationists who believe the U.S. should focus on building more capable AI systems quickly. David Sacks, a major figure in the Trump White House's AI agenda, is a leading proponent of this viewpoint, while Scott Kupor has warned against writing detailed rules for a rapidly changing technology. The administration has taken steps to address many of these concerns, such as addressing tougher state-level AI laws and pushing for a \"minimally burdensome\" federal framework.\n\nOn the other side are those within the MAGA coalition who advocate for tougher controls on frontier AI. Over 60 Trump allies signed a letter in May, calling for mandatory testing, evaluation, vetting, and government approval before potentially dangerous models can be deployed. Steve Bannon, a prominent figure in this faction, has even appeared alongside Bernie Sanders to push for stronger AI regulation.\n\nRepublican lawmakers are also grappling with AI regulation. Senators Josh Hawley and Chris Murphy are drafting bipartisan legislation that would hold AI companies liable for harms caused by their agents. Other lawmakers, such as John Thune, have acknowledged the threats posed by AI and called for guardrails around the technology.\n\nOn the other side are China hawks within the Republican Party, who fear that over-regulation could give Beijing an advantage. Officials from Treasury, Commerce, and Defense departments have called for the U.S. to act more aggressively against Chinese AI companies.\n\nFinally, there are the companies themselves, who are far from united in their approach to AI regulation. OpenAI has argued that accepting some risks may be necessary for continued AI development, while Anthropic has advocated for a more cautious approach. These differing perspectives could make it even more challenging for Trump to find an AI policy that satisfies all parties involved.",
  "summary": "Donald Trump didn’t become one of the world’s most recognizable businessmen by worrying too much about keeping everyone happy. What Trump wants, Trump tends to pursue, consequences be damned. But his administration’s new AI task force may require a different touch. Co-chaired by director of national intelligence Jay Clayton, Office of Personnel Management director Scott Kupor, chief technology…",
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  "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."
}