President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, the formation of the "Super Intelligence Force" (SIF), a task force designed to coordinate federal efforts in artificial intelligence. The announcement followed a White House meeting with leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Nvidia, and SpaceXAI. During the meeting, these companies signed a one-page "Historic White House Accord on Super Intelligence," which establishes voluntary safety standards for AI development.
The administration recently directed federal agencies to use the term "super intelligence" instead of artificial intelligence. Mr. Trump previously stated that the word "artificial" makes the technology sound "fake," whereas he considers it to be "amazing." The new task force is tasked with ensuring American leadership in the sector while engaging with consumers, religious organizations, and industry stakeholders.
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton will lead the SIF as the administration's AI czar. The force's leadership includes three vice chairs: Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Pentagon Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael, and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor. Other members of the panel include Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Clayton stated the group will have 120 days to produce a report assessing AI risks and opportunities.
The scale of this initiative involves major AI firms and the top tier of the federal executive branch. For the public, an immediate impact will be a change in how the government communicates about technology, as the term "artificial intelligence" is phased out of official use. The task force's 120-day review will evaluate how the government responds to breaches, hacks, and other AI-related incidents. This review could lead to changes in how federal agencies—including the Office of Personnel Management—incorporate automated systems into their operations.
The move sets a precedent for centralizing AI policy under national intelligence leadership. While some lawmakers have expressed concerns that AI could pose existential risks to humans within a decade, the administration has opted for a "light touch" regulatory framework. The next major milestone occurs in early February 2027, when the 120-day report is due. That document is expected to recommend how the federal government should exercise its existing authorities to manage technological risks without introducing new legislation.