Jay Clayton Appointed to Head Artificial Intelligence Task Force

US President Donald Trump announced that he has appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead a new artificial intelligence task force called the 'Super Intelligence Force'.

New Artificial Intelligence Initiative

In a social media announcement on Sunday, US President Donald Trump stated that a new task force has been formed to coordinate federal efforts in the field of artificial intelligence.

Named the Super Intelligence Force, this initiative aims to ensure that America leads the world in the field of superintelligence and to protect the interests of American citizens.

Structure of the Task Force and Board Members

The leadership team of the committee includes Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Pentagon Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael, and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor.

In addition to these individuals among the other members of the board, the panel will report directly to President Donald Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.

Communication with Stakeholders and Reporting Process

The task force will work closely with consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers, and artificial intelligence companies.

The board, led by Jay Clayton, has 120 days to prepare a report assessing risks and opportunities and recommending federal roles.

White House Summit and Background

This announcement came immediately following a meeting where President Trump hosted executives from leading artificial intelligence companies at the White House.

During the meeting in question, business leaders reached an agreement to self-police technology development. Additionally, David Sacks had held this role at the beginning of Trump's second term.