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Trump names national intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar
NPR • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump appointed Jay Clayton, Director of National Intelligence, as the White House AI czar to lead a new "Super Intelligence Force" aimed at maintaining U.S. leadership in advanced AI technologies.
- The "Super Intelligence Force" will coordinate federal engagement with various stakeholders, including consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, infrastructure providers, and AI companies.
- Clayton, formerly U.S. Attorney and SEC chairman, views super intelligence as a national security issue but opposes calls for a pause in AI development, citing global competition.
- The White House also introduced a new AI-powered government website, America.gov, and named other members of the force, including FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson and Under Secretary of Defense Emil Michael.
- Despite the appointment, U.S. federal regulation of AI remains limited, with no comprehensive federal laws enacted, while some states have implemented transparency requirements for AI usage.
