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Trump appoints Jay Clayton to lead AI 'Superintelligence Force'

President-elect Trump has appointed Jay Clayton, former SEC chair, to head a new 'Superintelligence Force' focused on winning the AI race against China. This signals a shift toward aggressive AI development over self-regulation, with implications for US tech policy and global competition.

El Financiero1 day agoUS, CNCredibility 22%View source

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#ai #artificial-intelligence #trump #jay-clayton #china #technology-policy

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activeGeopoliticsTrade39m ago

China — 125 developments

→ stable·37 signals·US, CN, TW +16Score 5.0

activeTechPolitics6h ago

US AI Policy Shift: Trump Establishes Superintelligence Force, Appoints Clayton

The Trump administration has formally established a 'Superintelligence Force' or 'Team' within the White House, appointing Jay Clayton, identified as either former SEC chair or intelligence chief, to lead it. This initiative signals a significant shift towards proactive, centralized government oversight and aggressive development of advanced AI, with a focus on national security and global competitiveness against China. Key uncertainties remain regarding the precise scope, authority, funding, and specific policy direction of this new body.

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