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Trump Names Intelligence Chief Jay Clayton as White House AI Czar

President Donald Trump has named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to serve additionally as the new White House AI czar, placing responsibility for the administration’s artificial intelligence policy with a senior member of the national security establishment.

According to NPR, Trump said Clayton will lead the White House’s new “Super Intelligence Force,” a body intended to coordinate the government’s engagement with artificial intelligence. The announcement was made on Sunday, according to The Guardian.

Clayton already holds a significant role in the administration as Director of National Intelligence, leading the United States’ 18 intelligence agencies. CNBC reported that in his new capacity he will lead the administration’s AI policy.

The Guardian noted that Clayton brings extensive experience in finance and law enforcement to the role. He previously served as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan and led the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump’s first term.

During his Senate confirmation hearing for the DNI post, Clayton described AI as a “gamechanger” while also warning that it posed “a threat,” according to The Guardian. His appointment adds AI policy coordination to his existing intelligence portfolio.

ⓘ This article was generated with AI assistance, checked against the listed sources, and cleared by an independent AI editorial review.

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