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Trump Appoints Jay Clayton to Lead 'Super Intelligence Force' on AI Risks
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Firstpost•04-10-2026, 09:49
Trump Appoints Jay Clayton to Lead 'Super Intelligence Force' on AI Risks
- •Jay Clayton, Director of National Intelligence, has been appointed by President Donald Trump to head a new White House panel on AI.
- •The panel, named the "Super Intelligence Force," has 120 days to report on the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence.
- •Its objective is to keep the US at the forefront of advanced AI while protecting American interests, with Clayton stressing the high risk of not being first.
- •The task force will examine AI-related risks, government mechanisms for reporting breaches, and recommend ways to strengthen federal responses.
- •The move follows growing concerns about AI safety, with some researchers warning of potential human harm within a decade.
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US President Donald Trump appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the administration's AI czar to head the newly formed panel.
The newly established White House panel has been given a timeframe of 120 days to report on the risks and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence.
The vice chairs of the task force are Emil Michael, Scott Kupor, and Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson.
