Jay Clayton Tapped as White House's New AI Czar to Lead Super Intelligence Force

Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton has been appointed by President Donald Trump as the White House's new AI Czar, leading the newly created 'Super Intelligence Force' task force.

The group will examine the risks and opportunities created by advanced artificial intelligence within 120 days, producing a report on AI-related risks, federal response capabilities, and the role of the U.S. government in overseeing the technology.

Clayton's background includes corporate transactions, capital markets, financial regulation, and cybersecurity issues, making him an ideal candidate for this role.

His appointment as AI Czar is not directly related to his previous involvement in the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple over XRP, but rather reflects how Washington increasingly treats advanced technology as a national security issue.