Trump Considers Jay Clayton as Next AI Czar
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering Jay Clayton as the next 'AI czar', according to multiple sources. If appointed, Clayton would be a senior national security figure in charge of overseeing the US's approach to AI development.
The move follows recent public warnings from AI leaders about the pace of frontier AI development and the need for systems that remain controllable. The White House has also shifted towards a self-regulatory framework, asking major technology companies to 'self-police' their model development.
Clayton's background includes leadership at the Securities and Exchange Commission and a role overseeing the US intelligence community as director of national intelligence. He previously called AI a 'game changer' that is both an opportunity and a threat during his confirmation hearing for the latter position.