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Trump names intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new White House AI czar.

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President Donald Trump established a 'Super Intelligence Force' led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton and other government officials to coordinate with AI companies. Trump uses 'superintelligence' as a branding term.

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Donald Trump named Jay Clayton, the director of national intelligence, to also serve as the new White House AI czar. Clayton had previously called AI a "gamechanger" that also posed "a threat" during his confirmation hearing.

Why it matters: Clayton will hold the White House AI policy role alongside his position leading US national intelligence.

Written by AI from Guardian AI's published text.

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“Clayton had said AI was a ‘gamechanger’ but also posed ‘a threat’ during his confirmation hearing Donald Trump on Sunday named Jay Clayton, the director of national intelligence , to also serve as the new White House AI czar.”
Guardian AI, 04 Oct 2026, 13:44.

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