President Appoints Jay Clayton to Lead New Federal AI Task Force, Rebrands Initiative as “Super Intelligence”

Lafayette, LA, October 4, 2026 — The President has appointed Jay Clayton, currently serving as the Director of National Intelligence, to spearhead a newly established federal task force. This initiative is dedicated to the domain of artificial intelligence.

In conjunction with the task force’s formation, the President has also introduced a new designation for the focus of this group, rebranding artificial intelligence as “super intelligence.” The specific mandate and initial objectives of this task force were not detailed in the provided summary. Similarly, the timeline for the task force’s operations or any expected deliverables have not been disclosed.

Jay Clayton’s role as Director of National Intelligence is noted, but further details regarding his background or specific qualifications pertinent to leading an artificial intelligence or “super intelligence” task force were not provided. The summary does not specify which federal agencies will be involved or represented in this task force, nor does it mention any other individuals appointed to serve alongside Director Clayton.

Information regarding the scope of the task force’s work, whether it will focus on research, development, regulation, or a combination of these aspects, is also absent. The financial or budgetary allocations for this new federal undertaking have not been stated. Further details on the intended impact or expected outcomes of the “super intelligence” task force remain undisclosed at this time.

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