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US intel chief Jay Clayton named AI czar amid control concerns

President Trump appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the government's lead on artificial intelligence, consolidating AI oversight under the intelligence community. The move signals a shift toward national-security-driven AI policy and raises questions about civilian oversight. It follows growing bipartisan concern over AI's risks and China's advances.

Le Mondeabout 12 hours agoUS, CNCredibility 51%View source

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#artificial-intelligence #national-security #appointment #policy #intelligence-community

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activeGeopoliticsTrade8h ago

China — 122 developments

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developingPoliticsTech12h ago

US Establishes White House AI 'Superintelligence Force' Led by Jay Clayton

President-elect Trump has appointed Jay Clayton, identified as both former SEC Chair and current US intelligence chief, to lead a new White House 'Superintelligence Force' or task force focused on AI. This initiative signals a formalized, aggressive US government push to maintain global AI leadership, particularly against China, with a 120-day review of AI risks and opportunities ordered. The precise scope, funding, and full membership of this body, as well as the specific policy direction (aggressive development vs. light-touch regulation), remain unclear.

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