Trump taps Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as AI czar: WSJ reports
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton will lead the administration's AI policy, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
TL;DR
- Jay Clayton, Director of National Intelligence, has been chosen as the Trump administration's AI czar.
- He will lead a new White House task force named the "Super Intelligence Force" (SI).
- The task force will have 120 days to research AI risks and opportunities and offer recommendations.
- Clayton previously served as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission and U.S. attorney.
- The announcement comes after AI industry leaders met with Trump and discussed voluntary safety standards.