# US AI task force led by Jay Clayton

> US White House task force under Jay Clayton to assess AI risks and government responsibilities.
- Title: US AI task force led by Jay Clayton · The Straits Times
- Summary: US White House task force under Jay Clayton to assess AI risks and government responsibilities. The US White House task force, led by national intelligence…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-ai-task-force-led-by-jay-clayton-to-report-on-technologys-risks-wsj
- Published: 2026-10-04T01:15:00+00:00
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- Topics: super intelligence force, jay clayton, trump administration, ai risk assessment, national intelligence director, us white house, artificial intelligence, news, world
## US AI task force
The White House task force, named the Super Intelligence Force, will assess AI risks and government responsibilities within 120 days.
## Jay Clayton leads task force
National intelligence director Jay Clayton will serve as the Trump administration’s new AI czar to ensure US leadership in superintelligence.
## Trump opposes AI regulations
President Trump opposes strict AI regulations, favoring voluntary safety audits and internal controls to maintain US technological advantage over China.
## Treasury Secretary Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called AI risk warnings alarmist, urging industry self-regulation and responsibility from AI labs.
## President’s stance on AI
The President stated, 'We have a very big lead, and we’re going to keep our lead, and it’s a very positive thing.'

> We have a very big lead, and we’re going to keep our lead, and it’s a very positive thing.
## Task force timeline
The Super Intelligence Force will prepare its report on AI risks within 120 days, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
## Key takeaway

The US White House task force, led by national intelligence director Jay Clayton, will report on AI risks and federal government responsibilities within 120 days.