Trump creates AI task force led by Jay Clayton

Summary

President Donald Trump created a task force led by National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton to coordinate federal AI policy. Trump said it would reach out to consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers and AI companies, according to The Hindu. Hindustan Times reports that the task force has a 120-day deadline.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   16 Oct 2026, 00:54 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that Trump created a task force led by National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton to coordinate federal AI policy, with a 120-day deadline.

2. The Hindu

   16 Oct 2026, 03:18 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that Trump said the task force would reach out to consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers and AI companies.