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Trump names intelligence chief Clayton as AI czar, to head task force, WSJ reports
What happened
US President Donald Trump has named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the administration's AI czar, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cited an interview with Clayton. Clayton will lead a new White House panel tasked with reporting on the risks and opportunities posed by AI. The panel is required to report within 120 days. The appointment was reported on Saturday.
Why it matters
The appointment of an AI czar may have implications for the administration's approach to artificial intelligence, with the panel's report potentially shaping policy on the topic. The appointment of a Director of National Intelligence to this role may also suggest a focus on AI's national security implications.
Key facts
- Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton appointed as AI czar
- Administration's AI czar to lead White House panel
- Panel to report on AI risks and opportunities within 120 days
- Report source: Wall Street Journal
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