Trump announces new task force to oversee artificial intelligence policy

US President Donald Trump announced the creation of a new task force focused on artificial intelligence, named the "Super Intelligence Force," which will be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton. The task force aims to ensure that the US maintains its leadership in AI development and will coordinate government engagement with the public, as stated by Trump on Sunday. Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson and Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael will also be part of this task force. Last week, Trump indicated he would establish a board to oversee AI safety following a pact signed by top tech executives, which he described as a "morally binding" agreement to regulate AI technology. The Super Intelligence Force will coordinate the Federal Government's engagement with consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers, and AI companies, according to Trump's statement. The announcement comes amid increasing calls from industry leaders for tighter regulation of AI. Trump has previously dismissed these calls, suggesting that AI companies should self-regulate. The pact, signed on September 29, includes signatures from executives of companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX, and Google. On the same day, Trump signed an executive order to rename AI as "super intelligence," stating that the term artificial made the technology sound "fake." Some experts have raised concerns about the rebranding, noting that "super intelligence" typically refers to more advanced systems. Elon Musk, a prominent tech leader, has already begun using the new terminology, announcing on social media that he will rename his AI platform from SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI, stating, "SpaceX is a super intelligence company." Musk has recently returned to the US government to participate in a project studying the future of warfare, having previously served in the Trump administration. The announcement follows a summit where Trump discussed three key takeaways regarding the new direction for AI policy.