Trump Names National Intelligence Director as New ‘Super Intelligence’ Czar

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What happened

National intelligence director Jay Clayton will lead Trump's AI task force.

Key facts

  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:27:39 UTC.

Why it matters

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  1. Trump announces an AI czar for his newly created 'Super Intelligence Force'

  2. Elon Musk Fully Surrenders to Trump on ‘Super Intelligence’

  3. Trump Posts Not-So-Subtle Boast About ‘Super Intelligence’ Victory Over Elon Musk

  4. Trump Names National Intelligence Director as New ‘Super Intelligence’ Czar

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