Trump launches Super Intelligence Force to steer AI policy ahead of elections
President Donald Trump announced a new Super Intelligence Force, led by AI czar Jay Clayton, to coordinate U.S. AI strategy and avoid overregulation.
In a move framed as a response to rapid AI advances, President Donald Trump unveiled the Super Intelligence Force, a task force aimed at preserving U.S. leadership in what he terms "Super Intelligence." Jay Clayton, appointed as the president's AI czar, will head the group, which also features vice chairs Andrew Ferguson of the FTC, defense undersecretary Emil Michael, and OPM director Scott Kupor. The force will work with agencies such as the Pentagon, Justice Department, DHS and the FTC to draft recommendations on new laws, breach notifications, and safeguards for critical infrastructure.
Its 120-day mandate includes assessing threats to civil liberties, cybersecurity, and the impact of potential overregulation. Cabinet members including Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are slated to participate, alongside external advisors like David Sacks and Condoleezza Rice. Critics from both parties have questioned the timing and depth of the plan, suggesting it may be a political maneuver ahead of the November midterms.
Why it matters
The task force could shape U.S. AI regulation and security policy during a pivotal election year.
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