Trump announces new 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy

President Donald Trump announced the creation of a new federal task force called the “Super Intelligence Force” to oversee the United States’ artificial‑intelligence policy. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the force will coordinate government efforts to maintain U.S. leadership in the technology and to protect American interests.

The task force will be chaired by Jay Clayton, who is identified as the director of national intelligence, and will include Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson and Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael. The administration described the group’s mandate as ensuring that the United States continues to lead in the development of what it now terms “super intelligence,” a rebranding of artificial intelligence.

The announcement follows a series of actions taken by the president in recent weeks. In late September, Trump signed an executive order that officially renamed artificial intelligence “super intelligence,” stating that the term “artificial” made the technology sound “fake.” He also said he would establish a board to oversee AI safety after a group of technology executives signed a non‑binding pledge that he called a “morally binding” agreement.

The rebranding effort has been echoed by some industry leaders. Multi‑billionaire Elon Musk, for example, indicated on social media that he would rename his company’s AI platform from SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI. The White House gathering where the safety pledge was signed included several top tech executives, though the pledge contained a typographical error that was noted by observers.

Trump has previously dismissed concerns about AI safety as a hoax created by “Radical Left Dumocrats,” but the formation of the Super Intelligence Force signals a shift toward a more formalized federal role in the area. The task force is expected to coordinate policy, research, and public engagement related to the rapidly advancing technology.