U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday the appointment of Jay Clayton, the current director of national intelligence, as the head of the government’s efforts to lead in artificial intelligence technology. Trump, advocating for the term “super intelligence” instead of AI, designated Clayton to lead the newly formed “Super Intelligence Force” (SIF) responsible for coordinating government interactions with various stakeholders including consumers, religious groups, and AI companies.

Through a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump emphasized that the primary goal of SIF is to uphold America’s leadership in the realm of Super Intelligence and to safeguard the well-being and interests of all Americans.

The appointment of Clayton aligns with a recent report by The Wall Street Journal, where Clayton, who took office as the national intelligence director in August, confirmed Trump’s selection to spearhead the administration’s efforts in maintaining the U.S.’s AI supremacy. Clayton emphasized the importance of being at the forefront of AI advancements, stating that the risks of falling behind are significant.

Clayton’s task force has been given a 120-day timeline to assess the risks and opportunities associated with AI, and to recommend the federal government’s role in this domain. The group will focus on reviewing AI-related risks, current government reporting mechanisms, and suggesting ways to enhance federal response capabilities within existing authorities.

This isn’t the first time Trump has appointed an advisor for overseeing AI-related decisions. Previously, venture capitalist David Sacks held the AI czar position at the start of Trump’s second term. Alongside Clayton, the task force will include key leaders such as Andrew Ferguson, chair of the Federal Trade Commission; Emil Michael, Pentagon chief technology officer; and Scott Kupor, director of the Office of Personnel Management. The panel will report directly to the president and Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff.