Trump announces a Super Intelligence Force led by intelligence chief Jay Clayton
On 4 October 2026, President Trump announced a Super Intelligence Force on Truth Social. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton leads it, with FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, Emil Michael and Scott Kupor also in charge. It will coordinate the federal government's effort on AI, which Trump now calls Super Intelligence. The Wall Street Journal reports it has 120 days to report.
The short version
- 01Trump announced the Super Intelligence Force on Truth Social on Sunday 4 October 2026.
- 02Jay Clayton, the Director of National Intelligence, leads it, with three more officials also in charge.
- 03The Wall Street Journal reports a 120-day deadline for a report on AI risks and opportunities.
- 04The tech companies' safety accord is voluntary, and no new law has been announced.
At a glance
| Announced | Sunday 4 October 2026, on Truth Social |
|---|---|
| Name | Super Intelligence Force (SIF) |
| Leader | Jay Clayton, Director of National Intelligence |
| Also leading | Andrew Ferguson (FTC), Emil Michael (Pentagon), Scott Kupor (OPM) |
| Reports to | President Trump and chief of staff Susie Wiles |
| Deadline | 120 days for a report (reported by the Wall Street Journal) |
| Status | Reported |
What is the Super Intelligence Force?
It is a new US government task force that President Trump announced on Sunday 4 October 2026. CBS News quotes his Truth Social post: "I am announcing the formation of the Super Intelligence Force (SIF)."
Trump has told the federal government to use the term Super Intelligence instead of artificial intelligence.
The Super Intelligence Force is tasked with coordinating the effort of the Federal Government to ensure that America continues to lead the World in Super Intelligence.
President Trump on Truth Social, as quoted by TechCrunch
Who leads the Super Intelligence Force?
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton is at the helm. CBS News says Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson, Emil Michael (the Pentagon's under secretary for research and engineering) and Scott Kupor (director of the Office of Personnel Management) will also lead it.
They will report to Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. The force will also engage consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, infrastructure providers and industry leaders.
What will it do, and by when?
TechCrunch cites the Wall Street Journal, which reports the force has 120 days to write a report on the risks and opportunities of AI. We have not seen the charter ourselves.
The charter reportedly says the force will develop plans for responding to threats to society while preventing "overregulation and regulatory capture that would stifle innovation and competition".
How does it connect to the company safety accord?
Trump announced the force after leaders of major AI companies met at the White House. CBS News says they committed to "four layers of controls and audits", including internal evaluations, an external audit and board reviews.
Trump called the standards "morally binding". TechCrunch describes the pledge as non-binding.
Why does it matter?
The force will shape how the US government approaches AI over the coming months. So far the approach relies on companies policing themselves, and no new law has been announced.
What's next?
If the 120-day deadline holds, the force's report would be due in early 2027. We will update this story when the White House publishes the charter or more details.
Questions people ask
What is the Super Intelligence Force?
A US government task force announced by President Trump on 4 October 2026 to coordinate the federal effort on AI, which he calls Super Intelligence.
Who leads the Super Intelligence Force?
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, with FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, Emil Michael and Scott Kupor also leading it.
Is the Super Intelligence Force a new law?
No. It is a task force announced on Truth Social. No new law has been announced.
How long does the force have to report?
The Wall Street Journal reports 120 days, according to TechCrunch. We could not confirm this on the White House's own pages.
Sources
- PrimaryPresident Trump's Truth Social account, where he announced the force (we could not load the post ourselves; the quotes come from CBS News and TechCrunch)
- CoverageCBS News: Trump announces AI "Super Intelligence Force" (4 Oct 2026)
- CoverageTechCrunch: Trump unveils his new Super Intelligence Force (4 Oct 2026)
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