# White House AI task force launches 120‑day charter

> The new White House AI task force has adopted its charter and started a 120‑day effort to study AI risks across cybersecurity, biosecurity and model control.

Oossa · 2026-10-16 · https://oossa.com/en/white-house-ai-task-force-launches-120-day-charter

The White House’s AI task force formally adopted its charter, kicking off a 120‑day window to answer tough questions about AI. The group will commission a report from the President’s Council of Advisers on Science and Technology on three risk areas: cybersecurity and critical infrastructure, biosecurity and dual‑use applications, and model control and accountability. Vice President JD Vance and several cabinet members sit on the task force, with Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton serving as chair. A working group will implement the White House Accord on Super Intelligence signed by major AI CEOs earlier this month.

## The facts

- Charter adopted and 120‑day timeline starts after the first meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026
- Task force chair: DNI Jay Clayton; vice chairs include Pentagon CTO Emil Michael, FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, and OPM Director Scott Kupor

## Why it matters

The effort could lead to new reporting rules that affect how AI companies disclose security breaches to the U.S. government.

## Sources & references

1. [White House’s AI task force gets to work](https://www.semafor.com/article/10/15/2026/white-houses-ai-task-force-gets-to-work) – Semafor, 2026-10-16

Last updated: 2026-10-16