Trump Names Jay Clayton as AI Task Force Leader
President Trump appoints Jay Clayton as new AI czar with 120 days to report on AI risks and benefits.
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President Donald Trump has named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the new head of the administration’s artificial intelligence task force, dubbed the ‘Super Intelligence Force.’ The task force will have 120 days to research and report on the risks and benefits of AI, as well as provide policy recommendations for the future.
Clayton to Lead AI Task Force
Clayton will continue to serve as Director of National Intelligence while overseeing the new task force. The initiative aims to ensure that the United States remains a global leader in AI, which Trump describes as a technological advancement larger than the industrial revolution and the internet.
The task force will include key figures such as Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael, and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor. Trump’s cabinet members, including Vice President JD Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, are also part of the group.
Public Concerns and Private Sector Involvement
Despite the administration’s enthusiasm for AI, public sentiment in the U.S. remains mixed. A September Gallup report showed that only 36% of U.S. adults familiar with AI expect it to benefit their country. However, Trump has invited private sector leaders to collaborate on AI development, with tech giants like Google, Meta, and OpenAI pledging support through the ‘White House Accord on Super Intelligence.’
Clayton’s role comes amid growing concerns about AI’s impact on society. Former Trump AI czar David Sacks praised the task force as a practical solution, contrasting it with what he described as the Democrats’ approach of freezing AI development while China advances.
Political and Technological Context
Support for AI is also declining among some Republicans, particularly in red states. The task force’s success will depend on its ability to balance innovation with regulation, ensuring that the U.S. maintains its competitive edge in the global AI race.
Source: Daily Wire
