Trump to Name Jay Clayton to Serve as A.I. Czar

Trump names national intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar

Trump said Clayton will lead the White House's new "Super Intelligence Force," which will coordinate government engagement with artificial intelligence.

Oct 4, 2026

Trump to Name Jay Clayton to Serve as A.I. Czar

The director of national intelligence will help develop new policies, and potentially regulations, for the rapidly evolving technology.

Oct 2, 2026

Trump to name intelligence chief Clayton as AI tsar: Reports

The possible selection comes amid increasing calls for the government to intervene in the rapidly developing technology.

Oct 2, 2026

Trump expected to tap DNI Jay Clayton as new AI czar

President Trump is expected to tap Jay Clayton , his director of national intelligence, for a new role as the White House's artificial intelligence — or in Trump's words, " super intelligence " — czar. Why it matters: Clayton, who Trump previously told Axios would be a good idea for AI czar, is expected to take on the second title, sources told Axios. Calls for government intervention into AI's rapid development are growing, but the president has repeatedly said he favors a light regulatory touc

Oct 2, 2026

Scoop: Trump warms to Jay Clayton as AI czar

President Trump on Tuesday told Axios Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton would be a good AI czar. Why it matters : Trump is actively looking to fill the position as calls for government intervention on AI intensify. Driving the news : As the director of national intelligence, Clayton is the president's principle intelligence adviser that sits atop the 18-agency intelligence community. During his July confirmation hearing , Clayton said that, similarly to Treasury Secretary Scott Besse

Sep 29, 2026