Trump Establishes Super Intelligence Force for AI Coordination

On October 4, 2026, President Donald Trump announced the formation of the Super Intelligence Force (SIF), a new unit dedicated to coordinating artificial intelligence efforts. Jay Clayton will serve as the intelligence director, with Emil Michael as the undersecretary for research and Scott Kupor as the chief technology officer. The SIF's mandate includes outreach to consumers, interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure operators, and AI companies, as stated by Matthias Bastian. This follows a recent gathering of tech CEOs at the White House, where they signed a "morally binding" contract to collaborate on AI initiatives. Bastian also noted that AI models are "operating as intended." The establishment of the SIF indicates a formalized approach to AI governance, although it does not directly address the technical aspects of superintelligence as defined in AI research.