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Trump names Jay Clayton as White House AI czar
Original: Trump names intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new White House AI czar https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/o ct/04/
Donald Trump has appointed Jay Clayton, described as his intelligence chief, to a new White House role overseeing artificial intelligence policy. The move, reported by the Guardian, puts a senior administration official in charge of coordinating the government's approach to AI, drawing attention in both technology and political circles.
Why now: The appointment places a top official in charge of US AI policy, a fast-moving issue with major political and industry stakes.
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- Trump names intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new White House AI czar https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/o ct/04/trump-jay-clayton-white-house-ai-czar # TrumpAdministration # AiArtificialIntelligence # DonaldTrump # UsNews # UsPolitics # Technology · theguardian_world_news@halo.nu · 3
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