President Donald Trump announced a new Super Intelligence Force, saying it will be led by national intelligence director Jay Clayton and other administration members. Trump described its task as coordinating the federal government’s effort to keep the United States ahead in “Super Intelligence” and protect Americans’ interests and lives.
The announcement follows Trump’s September pledge to form an AI Force and appoint an AI czar, after dismissing much of the debate over AI safety. He later signed an executive order seeking to rebrand AI as “super intelligence.”
The Wall Street Journal reports that Clayton will chair the force. Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson, Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering Emil Michael, and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor will serve as vice chairs.
The task force reportedly has 120 days to produce a report on AI’s risks and opportunities. Its charter reportedly calls for plans to respond to threats enabled by “SI,” while preventing overregulation and regulatory capture that could stifle innovation and competition.
Clayton has argued that one major risk is “not being first” as countries such as China advance in AI. The force’s formation follows a White House safety pledge signed by technology executives; the pledge was non-binding.
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