President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to appoint Jay Clayton, the current US director of national intelligence, as the new AI czar. According to media reports, Clayton may oversee AI innovation and development while managing efforts for tech companies to self-police their models.
The initiative follows the president's earlier announcement regarding the creation of an AI Force. This project aims to manage the sector without implementing restrictive regulations. Earlier in the week, Trump met with technology executives at the White House to secure commitments for self-regulation within their organizations.
Clayton previously led the Securities and Exchange Commission and served as interim US Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Sources indicate he is expected to retain his current position as director of national intelligence alongside the new role. A White House official noted that any official announcement will come directly from the president.
The role of an AI czar was previously held by venture capitalist David Sacks, who completed a 130-day tenure in March. Under government rules, special employees are limited to 130 days of service within a 12-month period. Sacks continues to provide policy recommendations as a co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
