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Donald Trump announced on October 4, 2026, the creation of the “Super Intelligence Force,” a body tasked with coordinating or overseeing U.S. development of and policies on artificial intelligence. According to The Hill, it will be led by Jay Clayton, whom the publication identifies as the director of national intelligence.

The announcement is part of the administration’s goal of keeping the United States in a leading position in the development of artificial intelligence. The reference to the new force therefore concerns both policy coordination and the organization of national efforts in the sector.

The task force’s assigned role is described by the sources as coordinating or overseeing AI development in the United States. Clarín presents it as a coordinating committee, while BBC News links it to oversight of artificial intelligence policies.

The name of Jay Clayton as head of the body is reported by The Hill, which identifies him as the director of national intelligence. BBC News confirms that the head of national intelligence was named as responsible for the task force, without specifying his name in the available information.

The decision comes amid concerns about the risks of artificial intelligence and warnings issued by researchers in the field. The sources also link the initiative to the administration’s desire to support U.S. leadership in AI development.

The available information does not, however, clarify the full composition of the Super Intelligence Force or indicate its detailed mandate. Its legal authority, budget and operating procedures have also not been specified.

The exact location where the announcement was made has likewise not been disclosed. The reports provided describe the initiative and its connection to U.S. AI policies, but do not include formal confirmation from an agency other than the information about Trump’s announcement.

For now, therefore, the central facts are the establishment announced by Trump and the assignment given to Clayton, while the new body’s size, powers and resources remain to be defined on the basis of the available information.