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Trump Launches ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to Secure US AI Leadership
- •President Trump announced the creation of a ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to ensure continued American leadership in AI, coordinating government engagement with various stakeholders.
- •The force will be led by Director of National Intelligence H Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission Andrew Ferguson, Pentagon Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael, and Director of the Office of Personnel Management Scott Kupor.
- •Reporting to Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, the task force has 120 days to produce a report examining federal AI oversight and recommending ways to strengthen government response.
- •The initiative aims to maintain US AI leadership without hindering innovation, addressing national security and cybersecurity risks while avoiding restrictive regulations.
- •Senior administration officials and external advisors, including Vice President JD Vance and venture capitalist David Sacks, will be part of the group, with Trump favoring voluntary safeguards over excessive regulation.
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The task force is led by Director of National Intelligence H Jay Clayton, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Pentagon Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael, and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor, while reporting to President Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
The task force has 120 days to produce a report that examines the federal government's role in overseeing AI, reviews existing breach-reporting mechanisms, and recommends ways to strengthen responses under current authorities without impeding innovation.
The group includes senior administration officials such as Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, alongside external advisers like venture capitalist David Sacks and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
