Trump names national intelligence director Jay Clayton to lead a new federal AI task force

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The task force will reach out to consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers and AI companies, the Republican president said.

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  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:10:19 UTC.

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