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Trump appoints Jay Clayton as AI envoy, forms committee to oversee AI development

President Trump has appointed Jay Clayton, former SEC chairman, as AI envoy and established a committee to monitor AI development. Clayton expressed concern that the US is falling behind in AI technology, signaling a potential policy shift toward prioritizing AI competitiveness. The move suggests increased government oversight and strategic focus on AI, with implications for US tech policy and global AI race dynamics.

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activeTradeGeopolitics5h ago

China — 125 developments

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activePoliticsTech9h 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/former US intelligence chief, to lead a new White House 'Superintelligence Force' or task force focused on AI. This initiative signals a formalized, high-level executive branch focus on AI development and competition, particularly against China, with a potential shift towards aggressive development and national security integration over self-regulation. The precise scope, authority, and composition of this force, as well as the specific identity of 'intelligence chief Clayton', remain somewhat unclear.

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