Trump likely to pick Jay Clayton for AI czar, sources say

TL;DR

Jay Clayton is the likely White House candidate for AI czar.
Discussions are underway for Clayton to potentially remain as director of national intelligence.
President Trump is expected to make the final decision shortly.
Trump previously announced plans to name an AI czar to address AI risks and potential.
AI leaders met at the White House to sign voluntary safety standards.
Clayton, a lawyer, previously served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and led the SEC.
David Sacks previously served as cryptocurrency and AI czar but stepped down.
Clayton's potential role comes amid discussions on AI regulation.
Some AI leaders back "pacing the frontier" of AI development, while others caution against overblown threats.
Trump is skeptical of tighter AI regulations, emphasizing economic benefits and China's AI development.
AI executives committed to internal controls and external audits for AI models.
Trump described the agreement with AI executives as "morally binding" and "tremendous self-policing."

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