Trump Unveils New Super Intelligence Force
President Donald Trump has announced a new federal task force, the “Super Intelligence Force,” to coordinate U.S. policy on advanced artificial intelligence.
A White House meeting with leading technology executives and growing debate over AI safety. Trump said the new force will help ensure that the United States remains a global leader in what his administration now calls “Super Intelligence.”
However, the initiative also reflects a broader change in the administration’s approach to AI policy. On September 29, Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to use “Super Intelligence” and “SI” instead of “Artificial Intelligence” and “AI” in official communications.
Jay Clayton to Lead the New Force
Trump named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead the Super Intelligence Force. Clayton will coordinate the group’s work with senior officials across the federal government and technology sector.
Meanwhile, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Pentagon technology chief Emil Michael and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor will serve as vice chairs. The group will report to Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
The task force will also involve senior administration officials, including Vice President JD Vance, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, according to recent reporting. External advisers are also expected to contribute to the group’s work.
Moreover, Clayton brings a national security perspective to the role. He currently oversees the U.S. intelligence community and previously served as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
120-Day Review Targets AI Risks
The Super Intelligence Force will have 120 days to examine the risks and opportunities associated with increasingly capable AI systems. It will also assess what role the federal government should play in managing the technology.
In addition, the task force is expected to examine existing laws and possible legislative changes. It will also review how government agencies receive reports about AI-related breaches, hacks, jailbreaks and other incidents.
The group will therefore consider ways to improve the federal response to emerging threats. At the same time, its reported mandate emphasises avoiding excessive regulation that could restrict innovation and competition.
That balance reflects a central tension in U.S. AI policy. The administration wants faster technological development, while policymakers and researchers continue to raise concerns about security, misuse and loss of control.
New Direction for U.S. AI Policy
The new force follows a White House effort to bring major AI companies into a voluntary safety framework. Executives from companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta and Nvidia recently agreed to voluntary measures covering internal safeguards and independent assessments.
At the same time, Trump has argued that excessive regulation could weaken the United States against China. Consequently, the administration has emphasised technological leadership alongside industry-led safeguards.
The September executive order also formalised the administration’s new terminology. It directs federal agencies to replace “Artificial Intelligence” with “Super Intelligence” in official communications and calls for a proposed federal definition of the new term.
For now, the Super Intelligence Force represents a new layer of federal coordination rather than a permanent AI regulatory agency. Its 120-day review should provide a clearer picture of how the administration intends to balance national security, technological competition, innovation and oversight.
