Trump establishes new Super Intelligence Force led by Jay Clayton

President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a new federal body designated as the Super Intelligence Force. The administration stated that the group will be led by national intelligence director Jay Clayton alongside other senior officials. The initiative is designed to coordinate the federal government’s efforts to maintain American leadership in the field of super intelligence. Trump described the technology as a transformative force that surpasses the impact of the Industrial Revolution and the internet. He asserted that the new force will protect national interests and improve the lives of all Americans.

The announcement was made via a post on the Truth Social platform on Sunday morning. This development follows a series of actions taken by the president regarding artificial intelligence policy. In September, Trump responded to debates on AI safety by dismissing concerns as a hoax created by political opponents. Despite this stance, he indicated an intention to form an AI Force and appoint a dedicated czar for the sector. Subsequently, the president signed an executive order that sought to rebrand artificial intelligence as super intelligence. This terminology has been adopted by various tech executives who recently gathered at the White House to sign a non-binding safety pledge.

According to reports from The Wall Street Journal, Jay Clayton will chair the new task force, effectively assuming the role of the AI or super intelligence czar. The leadership team will include Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson, Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering Emil Michael, and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor serving as vice chairs. Clayton has previously argued that it would be irresponsible for the United States to retreat from AI development while other nations, such as China, continue to advance. He reiterated to the Wall Street Journal that a primary risk is failing to be first in the sector.

The task force has been given a 120-day deadline to produce a report on the risks and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. The charter for the group reportedly includes a mandate to develop plans for responding to threats enabled by super intelligence. It also aims to prevent overregulation and regulatory capture that could stifle innovation and competition. The formation of this body aligns with the administration’s recent push to standardise the terminology around advanced AI systems. The new structure seeks to centralise federal oversight and strategic planning in this rapidly evolving technological domain.