President Donald Trump has launched a new task force, the “Super Intelligence Force,” to address potential risks associated with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Led by National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton, the initiative aims to coordinate federal AI policy and maintain the United States’ technological leadership while tackling emerging security concerns.
The task force is tasked with examining AI-related risks across several sectors, including financial services, energy, transportation, agriculture, and emergency services. Additionally, its scope extends to cybersecurity, biosecurity, water infrastructure, civil liberties, and the safeguards necessary for advanced AI systems. Various federal agencies, such as the Pentagon, the Justice Department, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Trade Commission, are expected to contribute to the task force’s efforts.
According to its charter, the group has 120 days to present recommendations to President Trump concerning AI risks, security standards, and the potential consequences of excessive regulation. Furthermore, the task force may explore whether AI laboratories should be mandated to report security breaches, hacking incidents, and attempts to circumvent system safeguards.
Chairing the task force is Jay Clayton, with vice chairs including FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael, and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor. Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are also members, while former AI adviser David Sacks and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice are named as external participants.
The initiative has faced criticism from Democratic lawmakers, who question whether the task force can implement enforceable protections without congressional intervention. The Trump administration, however, asserts that AI oversight should focus on security and public safety risks without stifling technological innovation.
