BBC coverage (October 4, 2026): President Trump created “Super Intelligence Force” task force on artificial intelligence, led by DNI Jay Clayton.
FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson and Pentagon Under Secretary Emil Michael also named. Group will ensure US leads in technology development and coordinate government engagement with public, interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers, and AI companies.
Context: September 29 voluntary “morally binding” pact signed by executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX, Google and others to self-regulate AI development.
Trump has dismissed stronger oversight calls, largely deferring to industry self-regulation. Executive order same week renamed “AI” to “super intelligence.”
Growing industry pressure for tighter regulation contrasts with administration’s laissez-faire approach. Geopolitical framing emphasizes US competition with China.