Trump Announces Federal Superintelligence Force to Coordinate National Artificial Intelligence Policy

Trump described the force as following a “Historic White House Accord on Super Intelligence,” which he said brought leading technology companies together to affirm their responsibilities to the American people.
The force is also meant to coordinate federal engagement with religious organizations and critical-infrastructure providers, among other groups.
Separately, Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich will lead the Pentagon’s Project Meridian, which is to study future wars and the technologies the United States will need.
A report says Trump had announced an “AI Force” on September 19, 2026, before the Super Intelligence Force announcement; another says he had rechristened artificial intelligence as “super intelligence” the previous month.
President Donald Trump announced a new federal Super Intelligence Force to coordinate U.S. efforts in advanced AI and engage with tech companies, consumers, and other stakeholders. The force will report directly to Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, aiming to protect American interests and improve citizens' lives.
Trump said the initiative follows a Historic White House Accord on Super Intelligence that brought leading technology companies together. The force will also coordinate federal engagement with religious organizations and critical-infrastructure providers to strengthen national AI leadership.
Andrew Ferguson, Emil Michael, and Scott Kupor will serve in leadership positions within the Super Intelligence Force. However, reports differ on who leads the intelligence division. Connected to India identifies Jay Clayton as the director, while other sources name John Ratcliffe for the role.
Separately, Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich will lead the Pentagon's Project Meridian. This initiative is designed to study future wars and identify the technologies the United States will need to maintain military superiority in an AI-driven world.
Trump previously announced an AI Force on September 19, 2026, before this Super Intelligence Force announcement. He had rechristened artificial intelligence as super intelligence the previous month, signaling a shift in how the administration frames the technology and its importance to national strategy.
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