Announcement Details

President Donald Trump disclosed the creation of the Super Intelligence Force on Truth Social on Sunday. The initiative seeks to synchronize government activities and keep the United States in a leading position in artificial intelligence. Trump has adopted the term “Super Intelligence” to describe the field.

The new body will coordinate federal engagement with AI companies, critical infrastructure providers, consumer groups, religious organizations and public interest entities. It will report directly to the president and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.

Clayton heads the force. He is joined by Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering Emil Michael and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor.

Clayton’s Background and Experience

Jay Clayton previously served as Securities and Exchange Commission chair during the first Trump administration. His regulatory approach emphasized enforcement actions against digital asset firms. The agency filed 57 cases against cryptocurrency companies, token issuers and blockchain projects while he was in office.

A December 2020 lawsuit against Ripple accused the company of selling XRP as an unregistered security and sought $1.3 billion. The filing highlighted risks tied to unregistered offerings and became a model for later actions against similar projects.

After leaving the SEC, Clayton advised One River Asset Management on crypto matters and served on the advisory board of Fireblocks. In 2025 he was named interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and his office pursued the case against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm.

Senate confirmation in July placed him at the head of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

Support From Major AI Companies

The announcement follows a recent White House meeting with leaders from leading AI firms. Trump described the outcome as a Historic White House Accord on Super Intelligence, in which participating companies agreed to advance the technology in line with public interest.

Trump noted that the executives had confirmed their responsibilities to the American people during the discussions.

Task Force Composition and Purpose

The Super Intelligence Force will bring together senior officials from multiple agencies to foster consistent federal policy on AI. Its members include representatives from the Department of Defense, Office of Personnel Management and Federal Trade Commission.

No specific timeline or detailed operational plan has been released. The group is expected to provide guidance on balancing innovation with broader societal considerations.

Possible Industry Implications

Clayton’s appointment has drawn attention in both the AI and digital asset sectors. His record of enforcement on crypto issues contrasts with recent regulatory shifts, including proposed guidance on custody arrangements for registered investment advisers and funds that hold digital assets.

The framework aims to reduce uncertainty for institutional managers and support innovation while maintaining safeguards for client assets.

The task force will operate within the broader intelligence community structure that Clayton oversees. Its work will focus on strategic coordination rather than day-to-day regulation.

Unspecified Operational Details

Trump’s statement left the exact mandate and timeline open for future clarification. Further information on activities, priorities and any forthcoming recommendations is anticipated in coming months.