Trump Creates Super Intelligence Force Led by Jay Clayton

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday the creation of the Super Intelligence Force, a new federal task force led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton. The initiative aims to coordinate government efforts to ensure U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence while protecting American interests and improving citizens' lives. Trump has characterized AI as a transformative technology comparable to the Industrial Revolution and the Internet.

The task force includes Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Pentagon Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael, and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor as additional leaders. The group will report directly to Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. According to reporting, the task force has been chartered with 120 days to assess AI-related risks and opportunities, develop plans to address AI-enabled threats to society, and prevent overregulation that could hinder innovation and competition.

The announcement follows Trump's September executive order directing federal agencies to use the terms "Super Intelligence" and "SI" instead of "Artificial Intelligence" and "AI." It also comes after Trump hosted executives from major AI companies at the White House, where they signed a voluntary accord committing to stronger internal controls and reviews of AI models. Clayton stated the working group would operate on the premise that the AI industry itself should be primarily responsible for managing potential risks, with government dialogue expected to produce regulatory mechanisms similar to those used in other industries.

The task force will engage with stakeholders including consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers, and AI companies. Clayton has emphasized that a key risk is the United States not maintaining technological leadership, particularly in relation to other major powers advancing AI capabilities.