Trump Admin Plans to Move AI Testing Agency Officials to White House, Reports Say

Trump administration moves three CAISSI officials to White House as part of AI strategy overhaul. New AI czar named.

October 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration is set to restructure the Center for Advancing Innovation and Standards for Super Intelligence (CAISSI), with three senior officials now reporting directly to the White House, according to a report from The Information.

The move aims to integrate AI oversight more closely with presidential decision-making, as the Commerce Department seeks to address management and resource challenges within the agency. This shift comes as President Donald Trump has appointed Jay Clayton, the director of national intelligence, as the new White House AI czar.

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The restructuring plan, first disclosed by The Information, reflects broader efforts to centralize control over AI development and regulation under the administration. The agency, which tests emerging artificial intelligence models, is undergoing a significant organizational transformation that could reshape how federal agencies approach AI policy in the future.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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