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Trump Appoints Intelligence Chief Clayton as AI Czar to Lead New Task Force
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CNBC TV18•04-10-2026, 08:53
Trump Appoints Intelligence Chief Clayton as AI Czar to Lead New Task Force
- •US President Donald Trump has named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the administration’s AI czar, according to the Wall Street Journal.
- •Clayton will head a new White House panel, dubbed the ‘Super Intelligence Force,’ tasked with reporting within 120 days on AI risks and opportunities.
- •The task force aims to ensure US leadership in advanced AI while protecting American interests, with Clayton emphasizing the high risk of not being first.
- •The panel will review AI-related risks, current government reporting mechanisms for breaches, and recommend ways to strengthen federal response capabilities.
- •This marks the second time Trump has appointed an AI adviser, with venture capitalist David Sacks previously holding the role at the start of Trump’s second term.
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US President Donald Trump appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the administration's new AI czar to head a newly formed task force.
The new panel, referred to as the Super Intelligence Force, is tasked with reporting within 120 days on the risks and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence.
The task force vice chairs include Emil Michael, Scott Kupor, and FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, while members feature Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
