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Trump Names Intelligence Chief Jay Clayton AI Czar
President Donald Trump chose intelligence chief Jay Clayton to lead a new group about artificial intelligence.
The group is called the “Super Intelligence Force” by the administration.
It is expected to report within 120 days.
The group will study both the possible benefits and risks of AI.
It will also look at how the government reports problems such as hacks and other incidents.
Clayton said the United States should stay a leader in advanced AI while protecting people.
Some researchers and lawmakers have called for more attention to AI safety.
Trump has argued that too much oversight could make it harder for the United States to compete with China.
The group will include government officials and outside advisers.
President Donald Trump appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead a new White House AI task force.
The panel is expected to report within 120 days on artificial intelligence’s risks and opportunities.
It will review AI-related risks, government reporting of breaches and other incidents, and ways to strengthen federal responses under existing authorities.
Clayton said the administration wants the United States to remain a leader in advanced AI while protecting Americans’ interests.
The panel’s reported participants include senior administration officials and external advisers, including David Sacks and Condoleezza Rice.
- Who
- President Donald Trump appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead the task force.
- What
- A White House panel will examine AI risks and opportunities and recommend ways to strengthen federal responses.
- Where
- The task force is a White House panel in the United States.
- When
- The report is expected within 120 days; one report is dated October 3.
- Why
- The administration says it wants the United States to lead in advanced AI while protecting Americans’ interests.
Calls for stronger AI safeguards
Emphasis on competitiveness
How to address AI risks
Calls for stronger AI safeguards
Some researchers have warned about AI safety, and lawmakers from both parties have called for more action.
Emphasis on competitiveness
Trump has argued that excessive oversight could weaken US competitiveness against China.
Working with China on AI governance
Calls for stronger AI safeguards
The articles report calls for more action on AI safety but do not state a specific position on cooperation with China.
Emphasis on competitiveness
Trump said he does not want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on governing AI technology.
Key facts
- Task force leader
- Jay Clayton, Director of National Intelligence
- Report deadline
- Within 120 days
- Name used by the administration
- Super Intelligence Force
- Reported vice chairs
- Emil Michael, Scott Kupor and Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson
- Reported administration members
- JD Vance, Pete Hegseth, Scott Bessent and Susie Wiles
- Reported external advisers
- David Sacks and Condoleezza Rice
- Planned work
- Review AI risks, incident reporting and federal response capabilities under existing authorities
Quotes
Jay Clayton
Director of National Intelligence and appointed AI czar
“The president asked that a group be put together”
CNBC TV 18
livemint.com
“the risk of not being first is high.”
CNBC TV 18
livemint.com
thestatesman.com
Sources
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