Spy chief Jay Clayton takes on White House’s AI portfolio
U.S. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton attends a meeting on artificial intelligence in the East Room of the White House on September 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
ByDavid DiMolfetta,
Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
October 5, 2026 10:13 AM ET
A new task force led by the director of national intelligence will have 120 days to analyze and report on AI’s risks and opportunities, amid growing global calls for AI safety measures.
President Donald Trump named intelligence director Jay Clayton to serve as the White House AI czar, just two months after being sworn in as the nation’s top spy.
Clayton will head what Trump referred to in a Truth Social post as the “Super Intelligence Force” meant to coordinate the government’s engagement with various organizations, critical infrastructure providers and AI companies. The Trump administration has begun referring to AI...
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