# Trump creates federal AI task force chaired by Jay Clayton

_Published Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 12:06 PM EDT · AI, Policy · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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President Donald Trump announced a Super Intelligence Force to coordinate federal work on advanced AI, saying national intelligence director Jay Clayton would lead it. TechCrunch reports that Clayton will chair the group, with Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson, Emil Michael and Scott Kupor serving as vice chairs.

The task force reportedly has 120 days to produce a report on AI risks and opportunities. Its charter calls for plans to respond to threats enabled by advanced AI while preventing excessive regulation and regulatory capture that could restrict innovation and competition.

## Sources

- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/04/trump-unveils-his-new-super-intelligence-force/)

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