Trump confirms national intelligence chief as new AI czar
- Posted on October 4, 2026
- By Dawn
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President Trump has appointed Jay Clayton, former national intelligence official, to serve as the nation's AI czar, making him the second person to assume this pivotal role. Clayton succeeds venture capitalist David Sacks in overseeing artificial intelligence policy and strategic initiatives. This appointment underscores the administration's commitment to establishing clear governance structures for emerging AI technologies and their integration across federal operations and national security interests.
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