# Trump Names Jay Clayton as AI Czar

> Trump appoints Jay Clayton to lead White House AI task force.
- Title: Trump Names Jay Clayton as AI Czar · Dw | Shortify
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## Trump announces AI task force
US President Donald Trump announced a White House task force to coordinate the administration's response to artificial intelligence.
## Jay Clayton leads task force
The group will be led by director of national intelligence Jay Clayton, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission Andrew Ferguson, Pentagon chief technology officer Emil Michael and director of the Office of Personnel Management Scott Kupor.
## Task force named Super Intelligence Force
The task force, named the "Super Intelligence Force" or SI, in accordance with the term that the president prefers over AI.
## Trump's AI safety commitment
Trump said the Super Intelligence Force will coordinate the federal government’s engagement with consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers, and super intelligence companies.
## Trump opposes AI regulation
Trump has so far opposed any strict regulation that codifies pillars of AI safety into law.
## Tech leaders sign safety pact
The tech leaders signed onto a one-page document that relies on companies to voluntarily follow through on their safety commitments.
## Key takeaway

Trump named Jay Clayton as AI czar to head new White House task force coordinating federal engagement with AI companies and stakeholders.