Trump Creates “Super Intelligence Force” to Coordinate AI Outreach

President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a “Super Intelligence Force,” or SIF. According to the article, “superintelligence” is Trump’s term for artificial intelligence, though the term has a more specific meaning in AI research: systems that vastly surpass human intelligence.

The new unit is presented as an AI coordination body rather than evidence of actual artificial superintelligence. Its structure and reporting line make it a White House-facing effort with direct access to the president.

The unit is led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton and other government officials. The article also names FTC chair Andrew Ferguson, undersecretary for research Emil Michael, and CTO Scott Kupor among the officials involved.

The SIF reports directly to the president and chief of staff Susie Wiles. That reporting structure suggests AI coordination is being positioned as a high-priority executive issue.

The SIF is set to coordinate outreach to consumers, interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure operators, and AI companies. That range points to a broad mandate covering public communication, industry engagement, and sectors tied to national resilience.

For readers tracking AI governance, the key takeaway is that the effort appears focused on coordination and oversight conversations rather than a single technical standard or enforcement rule.

The announcement follows a White House gathering with tech CEOs where executives signed a “morally binding” contract. That agreement called for independent third-party auditors to verify that AI models are “operating as intended.”

Taken together, the SIF and the prior auditor pledge indicate a continued push to involve both government officials and AI companies in shaping how advanced AI systems are reviewed, communicated, and managed.