Trump names intelligence chief Clayton as AI czar, to head task force, WSJ reports
“United States President Donald Trump has appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the administration's AI czar, the. Wall Street Journalreported on Saturday, citing an interview with C…”
"The president asked that a group be put together," which the administration refers to as the "Super Intelligence Force," to ensure the US remains a leader in advanced AI while protecting Americans' interests, Clayton , adding that "the risk of not being first is high. "Read:Developing nations call for bigger say in shaping AI future.
Thesafety of AIhas become a major issue in recent weeks, with some researchers warning that people building the technology believe itcould kill humanswithin a decade. Several Democratic and Republican lawmakers have responded with alarm andcalls for more action.
Trump has appeared to take a light touch toward AI regulation, arguing that excessive oversight could weaken competitiveness against China. He said on Tuesday that hedoes not want to work with. Chinese President Xi Jinping on governing AI technology.
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Clayton's panel will review AI-related risks and current government reporting mechanisms forbreaches, hacksand other incidents, and recommend ways to strengthen federal-response capabilities under existing authorities, the Journal said, citing the task force's charter. Read More:Trump tells AI bosses to self-regulate.
This is the second time Trump has named an adviser to oversee AI-related decisions across the administration. Venture capitalist David Sacks held the AI czar role at the beginning of Trump's second term.
The task force's vice chairs will be Emil Michael, Scott Kupor and Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson, while members will include Vice President JD Vance, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Treasury Secretary. Scott Bessentand White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles,.
External advisers will also include Sacks and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, the Journal said.
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