Trump Names Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton to Lead New AI Force
President Donald Trump has named former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton to lead a new “Super Intelligence Force” focused on artificial intelligence, according to Coin Bureau.
Clayton, who now serves as Director of National Intelligence, will head the initiative, which has 120 days to report on the risks and opportunities associated with AI, Coin Bureau reported, citing The Wall Street Journal.
The group will also include outside advisers, with former White House AI and crypto adviser David Sacks and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice among those named for the role.
Clayton Takes New AI Role
The appointment adds an AI-focused responsibility to Clayton’s current position as Director of National Intelligence. The new “Super Intelligence Force” is expected to examine both risks and opportunities associated with artificial intelligence and deliver a report within 120 days, according to the information shared by Coin Bureau.
The initiative comes as the Trump administration places greater emphasis on AI policy and the development of advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. The specific scope of the force’s work beyond the 120-day reporting requirement was not detailed in the X post.
The involvement of outside advisers is also part of the structure described by Coin Bureau. Sacks and Rice are among those expected to advise the group, bringing experience from technology, government and national security policy.
Clayton’s Earlier Role at the SEC
Clayton’s appointment also connects the new AI initiative to his previous tenure as SEC chair. Before becoming Director of National Intelligence, Clayton led the securities regulator during a period of heightened scrutiny of the cryptocurrency industry.
As SEC chair, Clayton signed off on the agency’s lawsuit against Ripple. The case was filed on his last full day in office, according to Coin Bureau.
The SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple alleged that the company and its executives had conducted an unregistered securities offering through sales of XRP. Clayton’s role in approving the action became part of his record at the agency before he later moved into other positions.
His selection to lead the AI force therefore places a former financial markets regulator at the center of a federal initiative focused on artificial intelligence risks and opportunities.
120-Day AI Review
The 120-day deadline will be the first stated milestone for the new “Super Intelligence Force.” According to the information cited by Coin Bureau from The Wall Street Journal, the group is expected to produce its assessment within that period.
The participation of Sacks and Rice as outside advisers is also part of the initial framework disclosed for the initiative. Further details about the force’s recommendations, markets operating structure and policy proposals were not provided in the source material.
Writer: Victoria HaleTechnology & Blockchain WriterVictoria Hale writes about blockchain technology, digital infrastructure, and the intersection of emerging technologies with finance. Her articles explore how new protocols and systems are shaping the evolving digital economy.She prioritises clarity and accuracy when explaining technical developments to a general audience.
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