Trump names head of new 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI

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US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had named Director of National Intelligence ​Jay Clayton the ‌administration's AI czar, tasking him with coordinating the federal government's efforts to maintain ⁠US leadership in the technology.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:59:19 UTC.

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