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Trump Taps Spy Chief to Lead New Super Intelligence Taskforce

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President Trump appointed the director of national intelligence to lead a new taskforce on "super intelligence." The group will coordinate government engagement with various organizations, aiming to maintain US leadership in AI development. Based on the linked publisher’s reporting.

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This initiative could foster collaboration, ensuring that the nation's advancement in super intelligence aligns with public interests and ethical considerations.

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The taskforce's lack of independent oversight and reliance on self-regulation by AI companies may leave critical safety gaps unaddressed, as seen in recent incidents like OpenAI's data breach.

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The source confirms that President Trump appointed Jay Clayton to lead a new AI taskforce focused on coordinating government engagement, rejecting AI regulation and rebranding AI as "super intelligence." However, it remains unclear how effective this taskforce will be or how it will address safety concerns, with further evidence needed on its concrete regulatory actions and impact.

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