Trump launches ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to keep US ahead in AI race

Trump launches ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to keep US ahead in AI race

US President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a new Super Intelligence Force (SIF) to coordinate the federal government’s efforts to strengthen the country’s position in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race.

Trump appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead the new force, making him the administration’s central figure for coordinating its AI strategy and efforts to maintain US technological leadership.

The announcement followed a meeting between Trump and executives from some of the world’s leading technology companies as his administration seeks to accelerate the development of advanced AI while addressing growing concerns about its potential risks.

The Super Intelligence Force will bring together senior government officials and engage AI companies, consumers, public-interest groups, religious organisations and critical-infrastructure providers as the United States develops its approach to increasingly powerful AI systems.

Other senior officials named in connection with the initiative include Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Pentagon Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor.

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The force will report to President Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.

One of its immediate tasks will be to assess the risks and opportunities associated with advanced AI, including the role the federal government should play in the sector. The group is expected to submit a comprehensive report to the president within 120 days.

The review is also expected to examine the US government’s ability to respond to potential AI security breaches and other threats linked to rapidly advancing technology, as well as identify areas where federal capabilities may need to be strengthened.

Trump’s latest initiative comes shortly after he signed an executive order directing federal agencies, where legally permissible, to use “Super Intelligence” and “SI” instead of “Artificial Intelligence” and “AI” in official communications, websites, reports and policy documents.

The September 29 executive order also directed the administration to develop a proposed federal definition of Super Intelligence within 60 days and consider changes that could establish the terminology in federal law.

The administration has increasingly presented advanced AI as a strategic issue involving national security, economic competitiveness and technological leadership, particularly as the US competes with China for dominance in the sector.

Trump has repeatedly warned against excessive regulation of AI, arguing that burdensome rules could slow American innovation and give rival countries an advantage.

At the same time, concerns about the technology’s potential impact have intensified, including risks involving cybersecurity, privacy, employment, misinformation, misuse and AI safety.

The White House has therefore sought greater cooperation with the technology industry. Major AI companies recently agreed to voluntary safety measures following discussions with the administration, reflecting Trump’s preference for industry-led safeguards alongside government coordination.

The new Super Intelligence Force is a federal task force and does not represent the creation of a new military branch. It also differs from an earlier proposal by Trump for an “AI Force” modelled on the US Space Force.

With Clayton at its helm, the initiative places AI development, national security and US technological competitiveness at the centre of Trump’s latest technology policy push.

Its 120-day review could provide the administration with a framework for determining how Washington will manage the opportunities and risks created by increasingly advanced AI while seeking to keep the United States ahead in the global technology race.

Trump launches ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to keep US ahead in AI race