Overview
- President Donald Trump announced the creation of the Super Intelligence Force on October 4, 2026 to coordinate federal work on advanced artificial intelligence.
- The White House named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead the SIF alongside senior officials from the FTC, Pentagon and Office of Personnel Management who will report to the president and the chief of staff.
- The SIF’s stated mission is to keep the United States first in what the administration calls “super intelligence,” protect Americans from cyber, military and biosecurity risks, and engage consumers, public-interest groups and companies.
- Officials say the SIF will work closely with major AI companies after a White House meeting that produced an industry pledge of self-regulation, but concrete powers, staffing and procedures remain unspecified.
- The group is expected to deliver a report within 120 days, a timeline that could shape near-term policy choices and influence how Congress, regulators and firms divide oversight and safety responsibilities.