Trump Establishes Super Intelligence Force Amid AI Safety Concerns

President Donald Trump established the Super Intelligence Force to maintain U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence development. Led by National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton and Pentagon Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael, the new force operates alongside a policy encouraging AI companies to engage in voluntary safety pacts and self-policing.

Simultaneously, the Center for Advancing Innovation and Standards for Super Intelligence (CAISSI), an independent division of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has ceased publishing its AI safety research. Following a series of rapid departures, the center currently lacks a permanent leader, and its staff have been asked to report informally to the White House.

Critics, including Humans First, warn that this reporting shift could politicize safety evaluations regarding bioweapons and cybersecurity or prioritize corporate interests over national security. Some observers suggest the move might instead increase the center's funding and prominence. While the administration emphasizes leadership in the field, concerns persist regarding the government's ability to independently verify the safety of autonomous AI agents.