Trump names Jay Clayton to lead US AI policy

· Tech · United States

President Donald Trump tapped Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as AI czar to lead the administration's AI policy. A task force named the 'Super Intelligence Force' will report on the technology's risks.

Why it matters:How the US governs AI will shape global rules for the technology, its chip supply chains and competition with China.

Key points

  • Clayton currently serves as Director of National Intelligence.
  • The task force is named the 'Super Intelligence Force'.
  • It will report on the technology's risks.

Sources (original reporting)

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