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Trump names U.S. intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar

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Trump names U.S. intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar. (2026, October 5). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/jay-clayton-trump-ai-czar-9.7369075?cmp=rss

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President Donald Trump appointed Jay Clayton, the U.S. intelligence chief, as head of a new "Super Intelligence Force" to oversee government efforts in artificial intelligence (AI). Clayton's task force aims to maintain U.S. leadership in AI and protect American interests over 120 days by assessing risks and opportunities related to the technology. The announcement comes amid growing concerns about AI safety and calls for increased regulation from lawmakers, while Trump advocates a lighter touch to avoid hindering competitiveness against China.
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President Trump is expected to name Jay Clayton, the Director of National Intelligence, as the White House's artificial intelligence (AI) czar. This decision follows concerns raised by AI company employees about potential risks posed by advanced technology. Clayton already oversees 18 US intelligence agencies and would retain this role while taking on the new responsibility. The announcement could come as early as Friday via social media. Critics argue that Clayton’s dual roles may create conflicts of interest, given his existing responsibilities in national security.

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Trump names U.S. intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar Clayton will head Trump's newly created AI task force, the 'Super Intelligence Force' U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had named Jay Clayton, the director of national intelligence, as the administration's artificial intelligence czar, tasking him with co-ordinating the government's efforts to maintain U.S. leadership in the technology. Trump, who has pushed to rename AI as "super intelligence," said Clayton would head the newly created "Super Intelligence Force" (SIF), overseeing the government's engagement with consumers, religious groups, AI companies and other stakeholders.
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🔮 Trump names U.S. intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar Clayton will head Trump's newly created AI task force, the 'Super Intelligence Force' U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had named Jay Clayton, the director of national intelligence, as the administration's artificial intelligence czar, tasking him with co-ordinating the government's efforts to maintain U.S. leadership in the technology. Trump, who has pushed to rename AI as "super intelligence," said Clayton would head the newly created "Super Intelligence Force" (SIF), overseeing the government's engagement with consumers, religious groups, AI companies and other stakeholders.
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Trump names U.S. intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar Clayton will head Trump's newly created AI task force, the 'Super Intelligence Force' U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had named Jay Clayton, the director of national intelligence, as the administration's artificial intelligence czar, tasking him with co-ordinating the government's efforts to maintain U.S. leadership in the technology. Trump, who has pushed to rename AI as "super intelligence," said Clayton would head the newly created "Super Intelligence Force" (SIF), overseeing the government's engagement with consumers, religious groups, AI companies and other stakeholders. asserted
Clayton → name → consumers
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote that SIF would aim to "ensure that America continues to lead the World in Super Intelligence" and to "protect the interests, and improve the lives, of all Americans. asserted
America → write → Americans
How AI could usher in a 'new scientific golden age' — if it doesn't kill us all first - Video Trump praises AI companies for self-policing plan, but critics want more oversight uncertain
critics → usher → oversight
The announcement confirmed a Wall Street Journal report in which Clayton, appointed national intelligence chief in August, said Trump had tapped him to lead the administration's push to keep the United States at the forefront of AI. asserted
Trump → confirm → AI
"The risk of not being first is high," Clayton told the newspaper. asserted
Clayton → tell → newspaper
Clayton said the task force would have 120 days to produce a report assessing the risks and opportunities posed by AI and recommending what role the federal government should play. asserted
government → say → role
The safety of AI has become a major issue in recent weeks, with some researchers warning that people building the technology believe it could kill humans within a decade. uncertain
it → become → decade
Several Democratic and Republican lawmakers have responded with alarm and calls for more action. asserted
lawmakers → respond → action
Trump has appeared to take a light touch toward AI regulation, arguing that excessive oversight could weaken competitiveness against China. uncertain
oversight → appear → China
He said on Tuesday that he does not want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on governing AI technology. asserted
he → say → technology
Clayton's panel will review AI-related risks and current government reporting mechanisms for breaches, hacks and other incidents, and recommend ways to strengthen federal response capabilities under existing authorities, the Journal said, citing the task force's charter. asserted
Journal → review → charter
This is the second time Trump has named an adviser to oversee AI-related decisions across the administration. asserted
Trump → name → administration
Venture capitalist David Sacks held the AI czar role at the beginning of Trump's second term. asserted
Sacks → hold → term
In addition to Clayton, the task force's leaders will include Andrew Ferguson, Federal Trade Commission chair; Pentagon chief technology officer Emil Michael; and Scott Kupor, director of the Office of Personnel Management, Trump wrote. asserted
Trump → include → Management
The panel will report to the president and Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, he said. asserted
he → report → staff
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