Trump Names Jay Clayton as New White House AI Czar
Director of National Intelligence to lead a new "Super Intelligence Force" for AI coordination and national security.
Portrait of Jay Clayton, the Director of National Intelligence, in a formal office setting.
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President Trump appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead a new "Super Intelligence Force." [1][3] This office will coordinate the federal response to artificial intelligence development and national security risks. [1][2]
Clayton remains the intelligence chief while taking on the AI czar title. [1][3] The initiative focuses on streamlining AI strategy across multiple government agencies to address emerging threats. [1]
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