Trump expected to name Jay Clayton the White House’s “AI czar”

President Donald Trump is expected to appoint Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the White House’s chief coordinator for artificial intelligence, according to NBC News, which cites a source close to the administration. The appointment could be announced by the president himself soon on social media.

Clayton is expected to retain his position as director of national intelligence while also taking on responsibility for the administration’s AI policy. The report comes after Tuesday’s White House meeting with executives from major technology companies, which Clayton also attended.

A White House official said that any appointment would be announced directly by Trump and that information emerging before an official announcement is “unfounded speculation.”

In an interview with CNBC, Clayton said the administration would adopt a coordinated, government-wide approach to AI regulation. He described “superintelligence” as a national security issue.

The decision is being considered amid warnings about the risks of accelerated AI development. Trump has so far rejected stricter safety regulations, arguing that the industry can regulate itself.