Trump announces new federal task force to coordinate AI efforts

US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Vandalia, Ohio, on October 3, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday announced a new federal task force to coordinate the government's efforts on artificial intelligence (AI).

Trump said in a Truth Social post that the task force, named the "Super Intelligence Force," will coordinate federal efforts to ensure the United States continues to lead the world in AI.

It will also coordinate the government's engagement with consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers and AI companies, according to the post.

According to the post, Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton will lead the task force.

Trump also named Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Pentagon Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor among the officials leading the group, which will report to Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.

The announcement followed a White House meeting on Tuesday between Trump and executives from major AI companies, who signed a voluntary accord calling for stronger internal controls and reviews of AI models.

On the same day, Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to use the terms "Super Intelligence" and "SI" instead of "Artificial Intelligence" and "AI," read a fact sheet released Tuesday by the White House.