Trump rejects AI regulation and relies on White House committee under Clayton

US President Donald Trump rejects legal regulations for the regulation of artificial intelligence - instead, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, there will now be a committee in the White House that will report on the risks and opportunities of AI within 120 days. Intelligence chief Jay Clayton was appointed its head, as the paper reports, citing an interview with Clayton.

The body, dubbed the “Super Intelligence Force” by the government, is intended to ensure that the US remains a leader in advanced AI, Clayton told the paper. “The risk of not being first is high.”

The background to the appointment is an intensive debate about the safety of AI. Some researchers warn that the technology could be dangerous for humans. Politicians from both parties are therefore calling for stronger regulation. Trump is cautious in order not to jeopardize competitiveness with China. This is the second time he has appointed an advisor on this topic. The new committee will also include Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Clayton now said that he expects “that mechanisms will be developed through dialogue, as is the case in other industries.” He referred, for example, to risk models for the financial industry that were developed in collaboration with the US Federal Reserve. He said the working group would review current law and discuss possible congressional action.

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