Trump names Jay Clayton to lead Super Intelligence Force

President Donald Trump has announced a Super Intelligence Force chaired by White House AI czar Jay Clayton to coordinate federal policy and maintain US leadership in AI development. Trump has emphasized avoiding regulation that could stifle progress. The White House has not released details, but a charter reported by The Wall Street Journal and Politico outlines a broad mandate covering security, critical infrastructure and consumer interests.

The task force has 120 days to deliver a report examining risks to civil liberties, cybersecurity, standards for advanced models and the potential effects of overregulation. According to the reported charter, priorities include biosecurity and threats to water supplies. The group will work with federal agencies on legislative recommendations and consider requiring AI labs to notify the government about breaches, hacks and jailbreaks. Its remit also includes financial services, energy, transportation, agriculture and emergency services.

Reported vice chairs are Federal Trade Commission chairman Andrew Ferguson, defense official Emil Michael and Office of Personnel Management director Scott Kupor, overseeing consumer engagement, AI company coordination and infrastructure stakeholders, respectively. Findings will go to Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Some Republicans reportedly received no advance briefing, while Democratic lawmakers criticized the initiative for lacking a durable strategy backed by congressional authorization and enforceable safeguards.