Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton Declares 'Super Intelligence' a National Security Issue
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton stated that 'super intelligence' is a national security issue, following a meeting between President Trump and leaders of top technology companies, including AI giants Anthropic and OpenAI, at the White House. During an interview with CNBC's 'Squawk Box,' Clayton emphasized that the commitment to the safety and security of the American people was palpable during the meeting. He also argued against pausing the development of artificial intelligence models by U.S. companies, despite calls from some industry leaders for a slowdown due to concerns about the technology's risks. Clayton questioned the strategy of backing away from AI development within the U.S. and allowing other nations to advance in this field. He suggested that federal agencies, such as the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, are best equipped to regulate AI companies, rather than relying on the civil tort system. President Trump had previously indicated that the industry would...
