Trump Launches Super Intelligence Force Led by Jay Clayton

President Donald Trump has announced a new Super Intelligence Force. This federal task force will coordinate the administration’s approach to advanced artificial intelligence and assess its risks, opportunities and national security implications.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton will lead the group and will work across the federal government to maintain U.S. leadership in what the administration now calls “Super Intelligence.”

Jay Clayton will lead the new task force

Clayton will chair the Super Intelligence Force, with Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson, Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering Emil Michael and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor expected to serve as vice chairs.

The task force has 120 days to produce a report on the risks and opportunities created by advanced AI. The Wall Street Journal reported that the panel will also examine AI-related incident reporting and the government’s ability to respond to emerging threats.

Clayton has argued that slowing U.S. development while rival countries continue advancing could create its own strategic risk. Politico reported that his appointment places the intelligence chief at the centre of the administration’s effort to address national security concerns without embracing broad new regulation.

The administration is adopting ‘Super Intelligence’ terminology

The task force follows Trump’s earlier decision to push federal agencies toward the term “Super Intelligence” instead of artificial intelligence in government communications. The rebranding is part of the administration’s broader effort to frame advanced AI as a strategic technology race in which the United States intends to stay ahead.

Trump had previously said he planned to create an AI-focused force and appoint a central coordinator. The administration has also brought technology executives to the White House to discuss AI safety and industry responsibility, prompting debate over the role of voluntary industry safeguards.

The task force will focus on threats and competitiveness

The Super Intelligence Force’s charter calls for plans to address threats enabled by advanced AI while avoiding rules the administration believes could suppress innovation or competition.

Its 120-day report is expected to clarify how the administration intends to balance national security, emerging AI risks and U.S. competitiveness, including where federal intervention may be considered necessary.