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Trump names Jay Clayton as AI czar to lead 'Super Intelligence Force'

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What happened

US President Donald Trump has named his National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton as America's "Super Intelligence" czar, as fears over AI grow.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:09:38 UTC.

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