Trump unveils 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy

Key Points:

• US President Donald Trump announced the creation of a new AI-focused taskforce called the "Super Intelligence Force," led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, to maintain US leadership in AI development and coordinate government-public engagement.
• The taskforce includes key figures such as Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson and Undersecretary of Defense Emil Michael, and will report directly to Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
• Trump recently signed an executive order renaming artificial intelligence as "Super Intelligence" (SI) for official government use, a move met with skepticism by experts who warn it may cause confusion.
• The announcement follows pressure from AI industry leaders to regulate the technology, though Trump has favored self-regulation by companies and set up a board to oversee AI safety after a "morally binding" pact was signed by top tech executives.
• Prominent AI figures like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledge risks but advocate for public accessibility to AI, while some tech leaders, including Elon Musk, have adopted the new "Super Intelligence" terminology in their platforms.