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Trump announces 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy
Overview
US President Donald Trump has announced a new task force called the 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee artificial intelligence policy, ensure US leadership in the technology's development, and coordinate government engagement with the public.
Key points
- The 'Super Intelligence Force' will be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton.
- Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson and Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael are also members of the task force.
- The initiative follows Trump's previous announcement to set up an AI safety board after tech leaders signed a 'morally binding' regulatory pact.
- Trump previously signed an executive order to rename artificial intelligence as 'super intelligence'.