Reports: Trump to name intelligence official Clayton as AI policy lead

US President Donald Trump is reportedly set to name intelligence chief Clayton to a new role overseeing artificial intelligence policy, according to media reports.

The reported move comes amid increasing calls for the US government to play a more active part in overseeing the rapid development of AI technology, an area that has drawn growing scrutiny from lawmakers and policy analysts in recent years.

A role still taking shape

Details of the scope and authority of the reported new position, sometimes referred to informally as an "AI tsar," have not been confirmed, and the White House had not issued an official announcement at the time of the reports.

Clayton currently serves as a US intelligence chief, and the reported selection would mark a shift of responsibilities toward a more prominent public role in shaping the administration's approach to artificial intelligence.

The reports reflect ongoing debate in Washington over how directly the federal government should regulate or coordinate AI development, with advocates of a stronger government role pointing to the technology's fast pace of change and its implications for national security, the economy and public safety.

As the reports remain unconfirmed by official sources, the precise responsibilities of the position, and when any appointment might be formally announced, are not yet known.