Trump likely to pick Jay Clayton as White House AI czar, CBS News reports
ShakeelHashim · x · 2026-10-02
CBS News reports, citing sources, that Jay Clayton is likely the Trump administration's pick for White House AI czar, with discussions about him retaining his current role as director of national intelligence. Context: Trump announced the AI czar plan last month ('Only High I.Q. individuals need apply!'), top AI firm leaders recently signed voluntary safety standards at the White House, and an official announcement is expected shortly.
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