Trump to Name Intelligence Chief as AI Advisor

President Trump plans to appoint Jay Clayton as AI adviser, blending intelligence leadership with tech oversight.

October 2, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, United States — President Donald Trump is set to name Jay Clayton, the current director of national intelligence, as his chief advisor on artificial intelligence, a role he has previously referred to as the AI czar.

Clayton, who leads 18 U.S. intelligence agencies, will continue in his current position while taking on the new responsibility. A White House spokesperson declined to confirm the appointment, stating that any official announcement would come directly from the president.

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This move follows warnings from AI researchers about the potential risks of the technology, including the possibility of human harm within a decade. It marks the second time Trump has designated an AI adviser, following David Sacks, who held the role at the start of Trump’s second term before leaving the administration.

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