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Trump expected to name Jay Clayton as AI czar
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Fusion42 · 3 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
US President Donald Trump is expected to name Jay Clayton, Director of National Intelligence, as his top adviser on AI, a role referred to as the "AI czar," while he continues to oversee the US intelligence agencies. This move follows warnings from AI researchers about existential risks and is Trump’s second time appointing an AI adviser in his administration.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure, and 6 sources have reported it between 2 Oct 2026 and 4 Oct 2026.
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AI policy in the US just landed with the National Intelligence Director in charge. You need to engage with intelligence-linked AI regulators as they now shape the rules for AI use and safety.
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6 sources · first reported 2 Oct 2026 · latest 4 Oct 2026
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