On October 4, 2026, President Donald Trump announced the establishment of a new federal task force called the Super Intelligence Force, which will be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton. The purpose of this task force is to coordinate efforts across the federal government to ensure that the United States continues to lead the world in super intelligence, a term that Trump has recently adopted in place of artificial intelligence. This rebranding is part of an executive order he signed, directing federal agencies to use the term 'super intelligence' in official communications.
Clayton stated in a Wall Street Journal interview that the task force is expected to produce a report within 120 days that will address the risks and opportunities associated with this technology. The report will also cover how the government manages the disclosure of security breaches and will include recommendations for improving agency responses under existing powers. The task force's charter mandates the development of plans to respond to threats posed by super intelligence while preventing overregulation that could stifle innovation and competition. Trump's announcement underscores the competitive pressure the U.S. faces in the realm of super intelligence, emphasizing that the country should not back away from this technology as other nations advance.