President Appoints Jay Clayton to Lead New Federal Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, Rebranded as ‘Super Intelligence’

Biloxi Gulfport, MS, October 5, 2026 —

President Donald Trump has initiated the formation of a new federal task force dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI). The task force will be led by Jay Clayton, who currently serves as the Director of National Intelligence.

In conjunction with this appointment and the establishment of the task force, President Trump has opted to rebrand the focus of the initiative. The term ‘artificial intelligence’ will be referred to as ‘Super Intelligence’ moving forward for the purposes of this task force.

The specific mandate, objectives, and timeline for this ‘Super Intelligence’ task force were not detailed in the provided information. Similarly, further details regarding Jay Clayton’s prior experience or specific qualifications relevant to leading such a specialized group, beyond his current role as Director of National Intelligence, were not made public. The composition of the task force beyond its leader also remains unspecified.

The announcement marks a governmental effort to address and potentially direct advancements in a rapidly evolving technological field. The rebranding to ‘Super Intelligence’ suggests a potential emphasis on the more advanced or sophisticated capabilities of AI systems.

Further information regarding the operational structure, key personnel, and strategic goals of the task force is anticipated.

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