Trump taps Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as AI czar: WSJ reports

Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton will lead the administration's AI policy, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.

Trump taps Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as AI czar: WSJ reports

TL;DR

  • Jay Clayton, Director of National Intelligence, has been chosen as the Trump administration's AI czar.
  • He will lead a new White House task force named the "Super Intelligence Force" (SI).
  • The task force will have 120 days to research AI risks and opportunities and offer recommendations.
  • Clayton previously served as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission and U.S. attorney.
  • The announcement comes after AI industry leaders met with Trump and discussed voluntary safety standards.