Brief
Trump likely to name former SEC chief Jay Clayton as White House AI czar
Three sources say the president will soon announce former SEC chief Jay Clayton as the White House's AI czar.
By Felo News Desk · Published
President Donald Trump is expected to appoint former Securities and Exchange Commission chair Jay Clayton as the White House AI czar, three sources briefed on the matter told CBS News. The administration has discussed keeping Clayton in his current role as director of national intelligence while he prepares for the new post.
Trump announced last month that he would name an AI czar within three to four days after AI industry leaders met at the White House to sign voluntary safety standards. In a recent social‑media post, he wrote, "Only High I. Q. individuals need apply!" He later told reporters, "We have somebody that's extraordinary."
A White House official declined to comment on the pending appointment, stating that any personnel announcement would come directly from the president and that reporting before then would be "baseless speculation."
Key facts
- President Trump is expected to name Jay Clayton as the White House AI czar (cbsnews.com)
- Clayton currently serves as director of national intelligence (cbsnews.com)
- Trump said an AI czar would be named within three to four days after a meeting with AI firm leaders (cbsnews.com)
Sources
- [1] cbsnews.com — originally reported as “Trump likely to pick Jay Clayton for AI czar, sources say”
