President Donald Trump announced the establishment of a new initiative dubbed the “Super Intelligence Force” on Sunday morning. The creation of the task force is part of a broader administration effort to ensure the United States retains its leading position in the development and advancement of artificial intelligence.
The new body will be overseen by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton. According to recent reporting by The Wall Street Journal, Clayton was expected to receive the formal appointment to head the group. The move comes amid growing concerns from researchers in the tech industry regarding the rapid pace of AI innovation and the need for robust national strategies to manage its trajectory.
Great headline, but I hope ‘super intelligence’ also covers safety and alignment. Speed without brakes is just a crash waiting to happen.
Wait, isn’t Jay Clayton known more for SEC regulation than AI strategy? Wonder how this overlaps with existing tech initiatives.
Finally, the government admits this is a national security priority. We need this kind of focus to stay ahead of China.
Clayton seems like a solid choice, but can government bureaucracy really keep pace with the bleeding edge of AGI research?