President Donald Trump has launched a new initiative, the “Super Intelligence Force,” aimed at evaluating the risks associated with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This task force will be led by National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton and is part of the administration’s effort to maintain the United States’ technological edge while addressing potential security challenges.
The task force is charged with examining AI-related risks across various sectors, including financial services, energy, transportation, agriculture, and emergency services. The initiative will also address concerns over cybersecurity, biosecurity, water infrastructure, civil liberties, and safeguards for advanced AI systems. Federal agencies such as the Pentagon, Justice Department, Department of Homeland Security, and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are expected to play significant roles in the task force’s activities.
According to the task force’s charter, the group has been given 120 days to provide President Trump with recommendations concerning AI risks, security standards, and the potential implications of over-regulation. The task force might also consider whether AI laboratories should be mandated to report security breaches, hacking incidents, and attempts to circumvent system safeguards.
Jay Clayton will chair the task force, with key figures such as FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael, and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor serving as vice chairs. The task force also includes Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with former AI adviser David Sacks and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice listed as external participants.
However, the initiative has faced criticism from Democratic lawmakers who question whether the task force can provide enforceable protections without legislative involvement. Despite these concerns, the administration has asserted that AI oversight should focus on security and public-safety risks while avoiding unnecessary restrictions on technological innovation.