Trump Creates Super Intelligence Force to Lead US AI Efforts
President Donald Trump has launched a new federal task force called the Super Intelligence Force to strengthen US leadership in artificial intelligence. The group will be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, along with Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor, and Pentagon technology chief Emil Michael. Trump announced the initiative on Truth Social, stating that the force will coordinate federal efforts to maintain America's edge in what the administration now calls Super Intelligence.
The task force has a 120-day deadline to report on the risks and opportunities of the technology. According to The Wall Street Journal, its charter aims to counter threats while avoiding overregulation and regulatory capture. Other key members include Vice President JD Vance, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and David Sacks will serve as external advisors.
Clayton previously chaired the SEC during its lawsuit against Ripple in 2020 and later served as US attorney for the Southern District of New York. He emphasized the risks of not being first in AI development, particularly from adversaries. The name change from artificial intelligence to Super Intelligence was formalized in an executive order signed on 29 September, coinciding with a White House accord on frontier model safety signed by major tech companies.
Clayton's new role as Trump's AI czar follows his previous oversight of crypto policy, a position previously held by David Sacks until March. The task force will engage with consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers, and Super Intelligence companies, reporting directly to Trump and his chief of staff, Susie Wiles.