Trump Establishes New Super Intelligence Force

President Donald Trump has officially launched the Super Intelligence Force, a federal task force designed to coordinate national policy on artificial intelligence. National intelligence director Jay Clayton will chair the new group, effectively serving as the administration's AI czar. He will be joined by three vice chairs: Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson, Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering Emil Michael, and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor.

The creation of the group follows an executive order from Trump that rebranded artificial intelligence as "super intelligence" within the federal government. Trump announced the initiative on his Truth Social platform, framing the technology as a massive global shift larger than the Industrial Revolution or the internet. The move solidifies a promise made in September to establish a dedicated AI force, despite the president previously dismissing mainstream AI safety debates as political hoaxes.

The newly formed task force has been given a 120-day deadline to deliver a comprehensive report detailing the risks and opportunities of super intelligence. According to its charter, the group is tasked with creating response plans for threats enabled by these technologies. Crucially for the tech sector, the charter also explicitly directs the group to avoid excessive rules and industry capture that might otherwise hinder domestic creativity and market rivalry.

For AI developers and tech practitioners, this development signals a federal shift toward prioritizing geopolitical competitiveness over strict safety guardrails. Clayton has emphasized that the greatest risk to the nation is failing to secure a leading position ahead of global rivals like China. Consequently, builders can expect a federal environment that favors rapid deployment and minimal regulatory friction, though they must navigate a shifting policy landscape now dominated by the administration's new "super intelligence" framing.