Trump Names Jay Clayton to Lead New Super Intelligence Force

President Donald Trump has appointed National Intelligence Chief Jay Clayton to head the newly formed "Super Intelligence Force" to coordinate government engagement with artificial intelligence.

According to NPR, the new organization is tasked with coordinating government engagement and AI policy. The appointment follows a formal change in administration terminology; TechCrunch reports that a new executive order now requires official U.S. representatives to use the term "super intelligence" rather than artificial intelligence.

The announcement comes after a meeting between the president and several AI industry executives who signed a "Joint Commitment on Frontier Responsibilities." TechCrunch reports that while Trump described the pact as "morally binding," the agreement is considered legally non-binding. Analysts speaking with the outlet suggested the shift to "super intelligence" may be a rebranding effort to address public concerns regarding safety and job security.

TechCrunch noted that the creation of the force and the signing of the pact represent a quick change in the president's public position. Just weeks ago, Trump reportedly argued against AI regulation and suggested that warnings about the technology's dangers were politically motivated. NPR identifies Clayton as the administration's new "AI czar" in this role.