U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead the newly formed Super Intelligence Force (SIF), a federal task force focused on coordinating the government’s approach to artificial intelligence.
Trump announced the force on October 4, saying it would coordinate federal engagement with consumers, public interest groups, religious organisations, critical infrastructure providers and AI companies. The group will report to Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
Clayton will lead the four-member leadership team alongside Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Pentagon Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor.
The creation of the SIF comes shortly after the White House hosted executives from major AI companies, who signed a voluntary agreement covering internal controls, audits and other safety measures. Trump has generally argued against regulations that could slow AI development, while the new task force signals a greater federal focus on coordinating the technology’s risks and opportunities.
The administration has also moved to replace the term “artificial intelligence” with “Super Intelligence” or “SI” in federal communications. A September 29 executive order directed executive agencies to use the new terminology in official correspondence, reports and other non-statutory documents.
The task force is expected to examine the opportunities and risks associated with advanced AI and develop recommendations for the federal government. Reuters reported that the group has 120 days to produce a comprehensive report.
The appointments bring national security, consumer protection, defence technology and federal workforce perspectives into the administration’s AI policy discussions.

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