Trump announces formation of AI “Super Intelligence Force”

October 4, 2026 / 9:25 AM EDT / CBS News

Washington — President Trump announced Sunday the formation of a "Super Intelligence Force," after meeting with leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies last week amid growing calls for guardrails on the technology.

"Following the Historic White House Accord on Super Intelligence, where the World's most important Technology Companies came together, and confirmed their responsibilities to the American People, I am announcing the formation of the Super Intelligence Force (SIF)," the president wrote in a post on Truth Social.

Mr. Trump said the task force will coordinate with the federal government to "ensure that America continues to lead the World in Super Intelligence," the term which he directed the federal government to use instead of artificial intelligence. The president said the task force will lead engagement with consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, infrastructure providers and industry leaders, with Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton at the helm, among other leaders.

CBS News reported last week that Clayton was likely to be picked for AI czar, according to sources. Mr. Trump said Sunday that Andrew Ferguson, the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, Emil Michael, the under secretary for…

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