Jay Clayton

Donald Trump is considering Jay Clayton for a newly created White House 'AI czar' role, with reports saying he hopes to fill the position within days. The appointment would put a single official in charge of coordinating the administration's artificial intelligence policy across federal agencies, a domain currently spread among multiple bodies. Clayton, a former SEC chairman, is the latest name floated for a job drawing keen interest across the tech and policy worlds.

President Trump is increasingly considering Jay Clayton for a White House role overseeing artificial intelligence policy, according to an Axios scoop. Clayton, currently the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and former SEC chairman, would serve as the administration's AI czar. The report has drawn attention as the White House shapes its approach to regulating and coordinating federal AI policy.