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Trump Administration’s New AI “Super Intelligence” Task Force Set to Meet
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Task Force Convening and Mandate
A Federal Trade Commission spokesperson announced that the administration’s AI task force is scheduled to meet on Thursday, October 15. The group, dubbed the “Super Intelligence Task Force” by President Donald Trump, is intended to shape the government’s approach to artificial-intelligence risks at a time when public unease about the technology is rising.
Leadership and Membership
The task force is chaired by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton. Other members include Scott Kupor, director of the Office of Personnel Management; Andrew Ferguson, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission; and Emil Michael, the Department of Defense’s lead on technology.
Public Concern Highlighted by Polling
According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll published October 7, a majority of American voters believe the Trump administration and Congress are not taking AI risks seriously enough and want new regulations to address the technology’s potential hazards.
Expected Deliverables and Next Steps
Scott Kupor told Reuters that he expects the task force to issue a charter outlining its goals and responsibilities after its first full committee meeting. The charter is anticipated to define the group’s scope, coordination mechanisms, and potential regulatory recommendations.
Why the Initiative Matters
The formation of the task force reflects growing pressure on Washington to confront AI-related challenges, including issues of transparency, accountability, and the influence of a small cohort of technology executives. By convening senior officials from intelligence, commerce, consumer protection, and defense, the administration signals an intent to develop a coordinated federal response to emerging AI risks.
