Trump taps Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as AI czar: WSJ reports

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Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton will lead the administration's AI policy, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:37:23 UTC.

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