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#7 SecurityWeek general October 04, 2026 at 14:57 UTC

Trump Names National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton to Lead a New Federal AI Task Force

By Associated Press

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National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton has been appointed to lead a new federal AI Task Force, announced shortly after President Trump hosted major AI company executives at the White House. The task force signals growing executive-branch focus on AI governance intersecting with national security and intelligence oversight. Security practitioners working in government or regulated industries should monitor the task force's output for potential compliance and policy implications.

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