US President Donald Trump on Sunday appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead the White House's artificial intelligence task force, announcing the move on his Truth Social platform.
Trump said Clayton would head what he called the "Super Intelligence Force." The appointment comes as researchers continue to warn about the potential risks of artificial intelligence.
AI task force appointment
The announcement places Clayton in charge of the White House task force focused on artificial intelligence. Trump shared the appointment on Truth Social, but the available announcement did not provide further details about the task force's responsibilities.
Concerns about AI risks
The move comes amid continued warnings from researchers about potential risks associated with the technology. The announcement did not specify how the task force would address those concerns.