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Why it matters
Trump appoints intelligence chief Jay Clayton as White House AI czar
The Guardian AI Trump names intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new White House AI czar
Donald Trump named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to also serve as the White House AI czar, leading a new "Super Intelligence Force" task force.
Why it matters
This new task force and leadership role will shape federal AI policy, safety regulations, and coordination with tech companies.
Latest brief · Oct 19, 2026