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Trump names national intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar

Chandelis Duster

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President Trump has appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the new White House AI czar to lead a 'Super Intelligence Force.' This initiative aims to coordinate federal engagement with AI companies and stakeholders, despite concerns from tech leaders regarding the rapid development of the technology.

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The creation of a 'Super Intelligence Force' signals a shift in U.S. executive oversight of AI, prioritizing national leadership and coordination over the regulatory caution suggested by some industry experts.

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Director of national intelligence Jay Clayton is the new White House AI czar, President Trump said on Sunday.

Trump wrote on Truth Social that Clayton will lead the White House's new "Super Intelligence Force," a group that will "ensure that America continues to lead the World in Super Intelligence."

Technology Google launches Project Suncatcher, a step towards AI data centers in space Trump prefers the term "super intelligence" to "artificial intelligence." He said his "Super Intelligence Force" will "coordinate the Federal Government's engagement with Consumers, Public Interest Groups, Religious Organizations, Critical Infrastructure Providers, and Super Intelligence Companies."

Before being confirmed earlier this year to lead national intelligence, Clayton was United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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