# Trump announces new Super Intelligence Force

> President Trump created a task force to guide U.S. AI policy, naming national intelligence director Jay Clayton as chair.

Oossa · 2026-10-04 · https://oossa.com/en/trump-announces-new-super-intelligence-force

On Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, President Donald Trump announced the formation of a Super Intelligence Force. He said the group will keep America ahead in what he calls “super intelligence,” a rebranded term for artificial intelligence. The force will be led by national intelligence director Jay Clayton, with FTC chair Andrew Ferguson, research‑and‑engineering undersecretary Emil Michael, and OPM director Scott Kupor as vice chairs.

## What the force will do

The task force has 120 days to produce a report on AI risks and opportunities. Its charter says it will draft plans for dealing with “SI‑enabled threats,” while trying to avoid over‑regulation that could slow innovation. The group is also expected to coordinate federal efforts so the U.S. stays “first” in the technology, according to Clayton.

## Context and reactions

Trump signed an executive order earlier this month that rebranded AI as “super intelligence.” The move follows a September pledge to create an “AI czar,” a role now filled by Clayton. Tech leaders gathered at the White House to sign a non‑binding safety pledge, though the pledge contained a notable typo. Critics have called the safety debate a hoax, while the administration stresses competition with China.

## The facts

- President Donald Trump announced the Super Intelligence Force on Oct. 4, 2026.
- Jay Clayton will chair the force, with Andrew Ferguson, Emil Michael and Scott Kupor as vice chairs.
- The task force has a 120‑day deadline to deliver a report on AI risks and opportunities.
- Trump signed an executive order in September 2026 to rebrand AI as “super intelligence.”
- The White House hosted tech executives to sign a non‑binding safety pledge during the announcement week.

## Why it matters

The new force could shape U.S. rules on AI, affecting how companies develop and sell AI products. For everyday users, its guidance may determine what AI tools are available and how safely they are used. However, the exact policies the group will recommend are still unknown until the 120‑day report is released.

## Sources & references

1. [Trump unveils his new Super Intelligence Force](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/04/trump-unveils-his-new-super-intelligence-force/) – TechCrunch, 2026-10-04
2. [Can ‘super intelligence’ and a non-binding safety pact solve AI’s image problem?](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/04/can-super-intelligence-and-a-non-binding-safety-pact-solve-ais-image-problem/) – TechCrunch, 2026-10-04
3. [Trump launches "Super Intelligence Force" that has nothing to do with actual superintelligence](https://the-decoder.com/trump-launches-super-intelligence-force-that-has-nothing-to-do-with-actual-superintelligence/) – The Decoder, 2026-10-04

Last updated: 2026-10-04