US President Trump Appoints Jay Clayton as AI Czar to Lead New 'Super Intelligence Force'

President Donald Trump has named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the administration's AI czar, tasking him with coordinating federal efforts to maintain US leadership in artificial intelligence. Clayton will head the newly created 'Super Intelligence Force' (SIF), which will oversee government engagement with various stakeholders and produce a report within 120 days assessing AI risks and opportunities, and recommending the federal government's role.