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Trump expected to name intel chief Jay Clayton as White House AI czar: analyst
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President Trump is expected to appoint his intelligence chief, Jay Clayton, as the White House's new AI czar, according to a post by analyst Rohan Paul. Clayton, who already oversees 18 intelligence agencies, is expected to retain that role while folding AI policy into the intelligence portfolio. The choice marks a departure from former AI czar David Sacks, a venture capitalist who advocated for minimal AI regulation to outpace China. Clayton treats AI as a security problem, calling superintelligence 'a national security issue' and promising a 'whole-of-government approach' to regulation. He has argued against pausing AI development, suggesting tighter oversight of threats like AI-enabled hacking without slowing progress.
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President Trump is expected to appoint his intelligence chief, Jay Clayton, as the White House's new AI czar.
Clayton currently oversees 18 intelligence agencies and is expected to retain that post, folding AI policy into the intelligence portfolio.
Shift in Approach
The choice marks a departure from David Sacks, the venture capitalist who held the position until March. Sacks advocated for keeping AI largely unregulated so that the United States could outpace China.
Clayton, by contrast, treats AI as a security problem. He has described superintelligence as "a national security issue" and promised a "whole-of-government approach" to regulating it.
Policy Outlook
Despite his regulatory stance, Clayton has argued against pausing AI development. This suggests tighter oversight of threats—such as AI-enabled hacking—without imposing a brake on overall progress.
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