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White House Launches “Super Intelligence Force” to Assess AI Risks
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Task Force Formation and Mandate
The White House has created a new task force, officially named the “Super Intelligence Force,” to evaluate the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence and to outline the federal government’s responsibilities. The group, led by Jay Clayton, will have 120 days to produce a report that assesses AI’s security implications and recommends policy actions. The initiative reflects President Donald Trump’s directive to keep the United States “the leaders in superintelligence” and to prioritize the “interests of the American people.”
Key Figures
- Jay Clayton – Nominee for Director of National Intelligence; appointed as the administration’s AI czar and head of the Super Intelligence Force.
- President Donald Trump – President of the United States; champion of the “Super Intelligence” terminology and proponent of a voluntary, industry-led safety framework.
- Scott Bessent – Treasury Secretary; publicly criticized AI-risk warnings as “alarmist” and urged labs to assume responsibility.
Official Statements & Responses
President Trump has repeatedly emphasized that the United States will not hinder the industry, instead “cherish” and “watch over” its growth, while rejecting new regulatory mandates. Treasury Secretary Bessent, in an Axios interview published Oct 3, argued that responsibility for safety rests with the laboratories developing the technology.
Timeline
- July 15, 2026 – Jay Clayton testified before the Senate Select Intelligence Committee during his confirmation hearing.
- 120-day deadline – The Super Intelligence Force must deliver its report within this period after its formation (future deadline).
- Oct 3 – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s interview expressing his stance on AI-lab responsibility.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It is the people at the labs who have to accept responsibility, and I agree with that,” — Scott Bessent, treasury secretary
- “We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry. Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!” — Donald Trump, president