President Donald Trump announced the creation of a 'Super Intelligence Force' (SIF) on October 4, 2026, to coordinate outreach to consumers, interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure operators, and AI companies. The initiative is led by intelligence director Jay Clayton, FTC chair Andrew Ferguson, undersecretary for research Emil Michael, CTO Scott Kupor, and other government officials.
The SIF reports directly to the president and chief of staff Susie Wiles. It aims to ensure that AI models are operating as intended, following a recent tech CEO gathering at the White House where executives signed a 'morally binding' contract for independent third-party auditors.
"Superintelligence is my term for artificial intelligence," said Trump via Truth Social. "That's not the AI we have today, but superintelligence will probably come up with an even better name for itself once it arrives."
The announcement follows a recent tech CEO gathering at the White House where executives signed a 'morally binding' contract for independent third-party auditors to verify that AI models are 'operating as intended.' The White House emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in AI development.
Trump did not specify the exact scope of the SIF's operations, and the initiative's long-term goals remain unclear. The administration has not provided further details on how the SIF will function or its expected impact on AI regulation.
Source: thedecoder
