Jay Clayton: The man Trump may put in charge of America’s AI race
- Posted on October 2, 2026
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Jay Clayton: The man Trump may put in charge of America’s AI race
US President Donald Trump is expected to name Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the White House's new AI czar, CNN reported, with the announcement potentially coming Friday. Clayton is expected to retain his intelligence post as Trump moves to formalise his administration's AI strategy amid growing concerns over technology risks.
