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President Trump is considering Jay Clayton, currently the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and former SEC chairman, to serve as the White House's AI czar, a role overseeing federal artificial intelligence policy. The president is reportedly aiming to fill the position within days as his administration moves to centralise its approach to AI regulation and strategy.

Jay Clayton said superintelligence should be treated as a national security issue while declining to answer questions about an AI 'czar' role. His remarks add to a growing debate in Washington over how the US government should organise oversight of advanced artificial intelligence, and whether a dedicated leader or agency is needed.