Trump forms AI Superintelligence Force led by Jay Clayton to boost US leadership

US President Donald Trump has announced the formation of a new task force, the "AI Superintelligence Force," to be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton. The initiative aims to ensure the United States remains at the forefront of artificial intelligence globally.

Jay Clayton will head the new team, which is expected to deliver a comprehensive report within 120 days on the risks and opportunities posed by AI technologies, with a focus on fostering innovation and safeguarding competition.

The AI Superintelligence Force will work in partnership with the private sector to review the development of advanced AI models, emphasizing the importance of maintaining US leadership in this critical field.

AI risks and challenges

The task force will assess potential risks such as breaches, attacks, and incidents related to AI technologies, as reliance on these systems increases across various sectors.

The formation of the task force follows a meeting Trump held with leaders from AI companies, attended by executives from major firms including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia.