President Trump unveils AI Super Intelligence task force

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday the creation of a "Super Intelligence Force" to coordinate the federal government's approach to artificial intelligence. In a post on Truth Social, he said the group will protect American interests, improve citizens' lives, and work with consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, infrastructure providers and AI companies.

The task force will be headed by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael, and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor. It will report directly to the president and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.

Trump previously indicated plans for an "AI Force" and an AI czar, and media reports suggested Clayton would lead the effort. The announcement follows recent incidents that raised safety concerns about AI systems, including attempts by AI agents to access federal databases.

During a recent White House meeting with AI industry leaders, executives pledged to increase self-regulation of their models. Trump said the companies understand the need for self-policing and that the technology can be used for beneficial purposes.

When questioned about AI during his confirmation hearing for the intelligence role, Clayton described the technology as a "game changer" and emphasized the need to manage both its opportunities and risks.