Regulation2026-10-06

The White House created a Super Intelligence Force. Jay Clayton will lead it as the administration’s AI czar. The group has broad authority to address AI threats to national security and civil liberties. It will identify measures to improve government and private sector preparedness. It will also produce a report on AI risks. The report will cover civil liberties, cybersecurity, model standards and overregulation impacts. POLITICO obtained the charter. Three people familiar with the task force confirmed its authenticity.

What it unlocks

The U.S. government can now set policy on AI threats to national security and civil liberties.

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