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Donald Trump announced his intention to appoint a new artificial intelligence policy official and create an "AI force" as a group of advisory experts. Jay Clayton, the current U.S. director of national intelligence, was previously a prosecutor and chairman of the SEC. According to CNN reports, the nomination may be announced on Friday, although the White House denies the decision.
Special services coordinator is to become an "AI tsar"
According to CNN, Trump may announce the nomination on Friday, although the White House has consistently maintained that no decision has been made yet.
Jay Clayton, who is to take over the position of "AI czar", has been - since July - Director of National Intelligence, coordinator of all US intelligence services. He was previously a prosecutor and head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Competition with China
On Tuesday, Clayton was present during Trump's meeting with more than 20 tech company executives about AI, and Trump, when asked if he intended to declare him an AI "tsar," admitted that he would be a good candidate.
Clayton himself said after the meeting that he treated the development of AI as a matter of national security and, like the president, emphasized the need to maintain an advantage over China in this area.
"AI Forces". What is Trump talking about?
President Trump recently announced that he intends to appoint a new policy official for artificial intelligence, as well as an "AI force." In an interview with Time magazine published Thursday, Trump explained that the "AI forces" would be "a group of very intelligent people who understand (AI) and who will advise him."
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The White House will announce the nomination of Jay Clayton as artificial intelligence coordinator in the coming days.
Likely · Within days
The creation of an "AI force" as a group of advisory experts will be completed within weeks.
Possible · Within weeks

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