Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump has announced the creation of the Super Intelligence Force, a federal AI task force aimed at helping the United States stay ahead in artificial intelligence while protecting American interests. The force will bring together federal officials and work with AI companies, critical infrastructure providers, public interest groups and other organizations as the administration examines the risks and future development of the technology.
The Brief
- President Donald Trump announced the creation of the Super Intelligence Force in Washington, D.C., with a goal of helping the U.S. lead in artificial intelligence and protect American interests.
- The new task force will coordinate the federal government’s work with consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers and AI companies.
- The force will be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Defense Under Secretary Emil Michael and OPM Director Scott Kupor, with the group expected to examine AI risks and current laws.
Trump Super Intelligence Force
What We Know
President Donald Trump announced the creation of the Super Intelligence Force on Sunday from Washington, D.C. He said the federal task force will focus on keeping the United States ahead in artificial intelligence while protecting American interests and improving the lives of Americans.
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Trump said the force will coordinate federal work with consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers and AI companies. The White House was asked for more details about the group’s goals, but no immediate response was received.
The task force will be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor. Clayton said the group is expected to examine existing laws and discuss possible actions Congress could take as the U.S. continues its push for AI leadership.
Federal AI Effort Takes Shape
Dig deeper: The announcement focuses on a federal effort to coordinate the government’s work on artificial intelligence. The Super Intelligence Force is expected to engage with consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers and AI companies.
The draft does not provide information about local residents, witnesses, family members or surveillance footage connected to the announcement. It also does not identify any nearby activity related to the new task force.
How the Force Will Work
The Super Intelligence Force is expected to bring different parts of the federal government together as the U.S. expands its work in artificial intelligence. President Donald Trump said the group will work with consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers and AI companies.
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton said the task force will look at existing laws and discuss possible steps Congress could take. He also said the group is expected to develop ways to address AI risks through discussions, similar to approaches used in other industries.
Clayton pointed to financial industry risk models developed with the Federal Reserve and Securities and Exchange Commission as an example of how such work can be developed. He said the members chosen for the task force bring different skills and share a commitment to making sure AI development benefits the American people.
