Trump to Name Jay Clayton as AI Czar

Trump plans to name Jay Clayton as AI czar, with the director of national intelligence helping shape policy and possible regulations.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT

Trump plans to name Jay Clayton as artificial intelligence czar, according to The New York Times.

The report says the director of national intelligence will help shape new policies and potentially regulations for the fast-developing technology.

Originally reported by The New York Times. Read the full story at The New York Times

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