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Trump unveils 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy

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Trump unveils 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy
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US President Donald Trump has established a 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy, led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton. The task force aims to coordinate government engagement with AI companies and public interest groups amid growing pressure for regulation.

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The creation of this task force represents a shift in federal AI governance, balancing industry innovation with the need for safety and regulatory oversight.

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Image source, Getty Images By Osmond Chia Business reporter Published 5 October 2026, 02:33 BST Updated 28 minutes ago US President Donald Trump says he has created a new task force focused on artificial intelligence, which will be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton.

The "Super Intelligence Force" will work to ensure that the US continues to lead in the technology's development and will coordinate the government's engagement with the public, Trump posted on Sunday.

Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson and Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael will also be part of the task force.

Trump said last week that he would set up a board to oversee AI safety after top tech bosses signed what he described as a "morally binding" pact to regulate the technology.

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