United States President Donald Trump has announced the formation of a dedicated government task force designed to oversee artificial intelligence policy and secure American leadership in the sector. Known as the Super Intelligence Force, the new body will be chaired by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton.
The establishment of the task force follows a recent executive order signed on September 29, which mandates that federal agencies replace the term artificial intelligence with super intelligence in all official documents, public websites, and government correspondence. According to the administration, the updated nomenclature is intended to reflect the scale of the technology more accurately than the word artificial.
Alongside Clayton, several other high-ranking officials have been appointed to the group. The roster includes Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson, Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael, and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor. The task force will report directly to the president and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
The administration stated that the newly formed body will serve as a bridge between the federal government and key stakeholders. Its responsibilities will include managing communications and collaboration with technology firms, public interest advocates, religious institutions, consumer groups, and critical infrastructure operators.
The policy shift comes amid heightened discussion surrounding the oversight and regulation of advanced computing technologies. Major tech executives, including leaders from firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic, have increasingly urged policymakers to implement structured safety frameworks. At the same time, industry leaders continue to debate the balance between mitigating potential risks and preserving public access to innovation.
The administration has previously favored a self-regulatory approach for technology companies, though recent developments have led to increased government engagement. Last week, the White House announced plans for a safety oversight board following a voluntary pact signed by executives from major enterprises, including Google, SpaceX, and OpenAI.
The rebranding effort has already begun to influence the private sector. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk expressed support for the terminology shift, noting on social media that his enterprise would adopt the updated designation. Musk, who maintains close ties to Washington initiatives, recently returned to government advisory work focused on the future of defense strategy.
While proponents view the task force as a necessary step to unify federal oversight, some technology analysts have questioned the shift in terminology. Critics point out that the phrase super intelligence traditionally denotes a hypothetical level of cognitive capability far exceeding human capacity, which could create ambiguity in official policy documents.
Reporting based on coverage first published by BBC News. Read the original report at BBC News.
