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Trump Forms 'Super Intelligence Force' to Assess AI Risks, Maintain US Lead
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Moneycontrol•04-10-2026, 10:05
Trump Forms 'Super Intelligence Force' to Assess AI Risks, Maintain US Lead
- •President Trump has established a new White House task force, dubbed the ‘Super Intelligence Force,’ to evaluate the risks associated with artificial intelligence and determine the federal government's role in regulating the technology.
- •The task force, led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, will produce a report within 120 days, positioning Clayton as the administration's de facto AI czar.
- •Despite calls for new regulations, Trump prioritizes maintaining the US lead over China in AI, favoring a voluntary framework with external safety audits and stronger internal controls.
- •Trump emphasized the importance of keeping the US at the forefront of AI development, stating, ‘We have a very big lead, and we’re going to keep our lead.’
- •Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized warnings about existential AI risks as alarmist, urging the industry to self-regulate and develop solutions.
Key Questions Answered
The new White House task force, named the Super Intelligence Force, is led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, who serves as the administration's new AI czar.
The Super Intelligence Force has 120 days to produce a report assessing the risks posed by artificial intelligence and determining the responsibilities of the US federal government.
President Donald Trump has dismissed calls for new federal regulations and instead backed a voluntary framework that relies on outside safety audits, stronger internal controls, and self-policing by the industry labs.
