President Donald Trump has named National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton to lead a new Super Intelligence Force aimed at coordinating the federal government's approach to artificial intelligence. The task force includes senior officials such as FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael, and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor. Clayton, a former SEC chair and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, will guide the government's AI strategy by working with industry players, public interest groups, and critical infrastructure providers.
The creation of the Super Intelligence Force comes as concerns grow over the pace of AI adoption across sensitive sectors. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that AI in health care is driving up costs through expensive diagnostic tests and the need for new equipment and staff training. Separately, research in BMJ Open showed that patients who know their doctor uses AI rate that doctor as less competent, which can reduce trust and willingness to follow medical advice.
On the positive side, Turlock Fire Department earned recognition at the Public Safety Innovation Showcase in Oklahoma for using Qwake Technologies' C-THRU system. The helmet-mounted tool combines thermal imaging with AI to help firefighters navigate smoke-filled environments. In one July incident, crews used the technology to locate a hidden overheating junction box in a Turlock home, improving response safety.
Meanwhile, questions about AI's role in major discoveries are drawing attention from academics. Harvard professor Jeffrey S. Flier wrote about whether an AI tool like Claude could earn a Nobel Prize in medicine, raising issues about how credit would be assigned if an AI agent made a breakthrough such as a cancer cure. Current Nobel rules refer to persons, and Flier suggested the credit system for scientific discovery may need updating as AI plays a larger role.
At OCP 2026, Intel promoted an open ecosystem approach to scaling AI infrastructure, focusing on managing rising inference costs from agentic AI. The company is developing heterogeneous systems that route work across CPUs, GPUs, and accelerators to help enterprises use existing applications more efficiently. Elsewhere, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned that the world is running out of time to regulate AI, calling for global rules to balance benefits and harms. A UN report added that companies and countries are prioritizing profits over people in the AI race.
Congress is also weighing new safeguards as the military expands its use of drones and AI in warfare. Lawmakers are pushing for human oversight of AI weapons and seeking to ban AI for nuclear launches or domestic surveillance. Experts caution that AI can act so quickly that humans may not catch its mistakes, pointing to a recent incident involving an Iranian school strike as an example of the risks. In a separate development, Meta's Muse AI agent is under scrutiny over privacy and security concerns, including a zero-day exploit that briefly allowed some devices to take control of the system.
Key Takeaways
- Jay Clayton, Director of National Intelligence, will lead Trump's Super Intelligence Force to coordinate federal AI policy.
- The task force includes FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, Emil Michael, and Scott Kupor as key members.
- A JAMA study finds AI in health care is increasing costs through expensive diagnostics and technology investments.
- BMJ Open research shows patients trust doctors less when they know AI is being used in their care.
- Turlock Fire Department is using Qwake Technologies' C-THRU AI helmets to improve firefighting safety.
- Harvard professor Jeffrey S. Flier questions whether an AI tool like Claude could win a Nobel Prize in medicine.
- Intel is promoting open, heterogeneous AI infrastructure at OCP 2026 to manage rising inference costs.
- UN rights chief Volker Türk warns the world is running out of time to regulate AI globally.
- Congress is considering rules for human oversight of AI weapons and banning AI for nuclear launches.
- Meta's Muse AI agent faces privacy and security concerns after a zero-day exploit was discovered.
Jay Clayton to lead new US artificial intelligence task force
President Donald Trump chose Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead a new AI task force. The group will work with consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers and AI companies. The task force aims to coordinate the federal government's efforts on artificial intelligence.
Trump creates Super Intelligence Force for US AI policy
President Donald Trump created a Super Intelligence Force to coordinate federal policy around artificial intelligence development. The new effort is meant to guide the government's approach to AI technology. It brings together senior officials to advise on AI strategy.
Jay Clayton heads Super Intelligence Force as AI czar
President Donald Trump named Office of National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton to lead the Super Intelligence Force. The task force brings together senior officials to advise on the government's AI strategy. Members include FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering and CTO Emil Michael, and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor. Clayton previously served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Meet the team leading Trump's Super Intelligence Force
President Donald Trump announced a Super Intelligence Force to coordinate the government's AI efforts. National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton will lead the task force. Other members include FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, Emil Michael who is Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, and Scott Kupor who directs the Office of Personnel Management.
AI is increasing health care cost concerns
The use of artificial intelligence in health care was expected to improve efficiency and reduce costs. However, a recent study found that AI is adding to cost pressures for patients and providers in the short run. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, found increased use of expensive diagnostic tests and treatments. Providers also face costs from investing in new technology and training staff.
Doctors may lose patient trust after revealing AI use
A study published in BMJ Open found that doctors who tell patients they use AI may face a penalty. Patients aware of AI use rated their doctor's competence lower. This reduced trust can make patients less willing to follow medical advice. The study highlights the need for better communication about AI in healthcare.
Turlock Fire honored for using AI-powered helmets
Turlock Fire Department was recognized at the Public Safety Innovation Showcase in Oklahoma. They use Qwake Technologies' C-THRU system, a helmet-mounted tool using thermal imaging and AI. In July, crews used C-THRU to find a hidden overheating junction box in a Turlock home. The technology helps firefighters see in smoke-filled conditions and improves safety.
Could an AI tool like Claude win a Nobel Prize in medicine?
Harvard professor Jeffrey S. Flier wrote about whether AI could win a Nobel Prize for medicine. He questions how credit would be assigned if an AI agent made a major discovery like a cancer cure. Current Nobel rules refer to persons rather than humans specifically. Flier suggests the credit system for scientific discovery may need to change as AI plays a bigger role.
Intel promotes open AI infrastructure at OCP 2026
At OCP 2026, Intel showed how an open ecosystem approach helps organizations scale AI infrastructure. The focus was on managing rising inference costs from agentic AI. Intel is working on heterogeneous systems that route work across CPUs, GPUs and accelerators. The goal is to help enterprises use existing applications and infrastructure more efficiently.
UN rights chief warns time is running out for AI regulation
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned that the world is running out of time to regulate AI. He spoke at a UN General Assembly meeting about the risks of unregulated AI development. Türk called for global rules to ensure AI benefits are shared while minimizing harm. A UN report warned that companies and countries are prioritizing profits over people in the AI race.
Congress weighs safeguards as military expands AI and drone use
The military is moving faster to use drones and AI in warfare, but Congress is considering new rules. Lawmakers want human oversight of AI weapons and want to ban AI for nuclear launches or domestic surveillance. Experts warn AI can act so fast that humans may not catch its mistakes. A recent mistake involving an Iranian school strike shows how dangerous those errors can be.
Experts warn teens are relying too much on interactive AI
More teenagers are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support and advice instead of talking to family or friends. A study found nearly one in five young people used AI for mental health advice. Experts say AI is built to please users, not to help them cope or stay motivated. Educators are now teaching teens to build real relationships and think critically about AI use.
AI discovers stunningly complex symmetrical Venn diagram
AI helped mathematicians find a highly complex and beautiful symmetrical Venn diagram with tens of thousands of segments. Venn diagrams show relationships between sets, but large symmetrical versions are very hard to create. The discovery depended on both AI and massive computing power. Researchers are already looking for even larger diagrams in the future.
Concerns grow over privacy and security in Meta's Muse AI agent
Meta's Muse AI agent raises privacy and security concerns because it may keep personal data even after users delete it. A recent zero-day exploit briefly allowed some devices to take control of Muse, adding to the worries. Experts recommend waiting for safer versions before using Muse. They say users should not risk their data just to test new AI tools.
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- AI finds bafflingly complex but beautiful symmetrical Venn diagram
- I wouldn’t trust Meta’s Muse AI agent with my personal data yet
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