Trump names intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new White House AI czar
Summary
President Donald Trump has appointed Jay Clayton, the director of national intelligence, to also serve as the White House AI czar. Clayton will lead a new group called the Super Intelligence Force (SIF) to oversee and coordinate the government’s approach to artificial intelligence (AI).Key Facts
- Jay Clayton is currently the director of national intelligence, managing 18 U.S. intelligence agencies.
- Clayton previously worked as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan and led the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump’s first term.
- President Trump announced the creation of the Super Intelligence Force (SIF), a new federal group to handle AI issues.
- The SIF will work with consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers, and AI companies.
- Clayton described AI as both a big opportunity and a potential threat during his Senate hearing.
- Trump first announced in September the creation of an AI czar and an AI Force to manage the rapid development of AI technology.
- Trump has stressed the importance of AI development to compete with China in the global AI race.
- Trump and six industry executives recently signed an agreement to monitor AI use and address safety concerns.
- Before Clayton, David Sacks held the AI czar role until March 2026; he remains an advisor on science and technology.
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