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FRAMING Axios emphasized Pre-Announcement Scoop, Regulatory Skepticism; Washington Examiner Tech emphasized Formal Rollout, Full Leadership Roster.
WHAT BOTH SIDES REPORT
- ▸Jay Clayton, Trump's DNI, was tapped to lead the new AI-focused 'Super Intelligence Force.' — Axios, Washington Examiner Tech
- ▸Trump confirmed Clayton's appointment in a Truth Social post. — Washington Examiner Tech, RedState
LEFT / CENTER-LEFT
- ▸Trump had signaled to Axios earlier in the week that Clayton was his choice, saying 'That's a good idea.' — Axios
- ▸A White House official told Axios any reporting before a formal announcement was 'baseless speculation.' — Axios
- ▸Trump has repeatedly called fears about AI's threat to humanity a hoax and favors light regulation. — Axios
- ▸Clayton's awareness of AI security threats as DNI factored into Trump's consideration of him. — Axios
RIGHT / CENTER-RIGHT
- ▸FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson, OPM Director Scott Kupor, and Emil Michael will also lead the force. — Washington Examiner Tech
- ▸Emil Michael serves as undersecretary of war for research and engineering and Pentagon chief technology officer. — Washington Examiner Tech
- ▸The Super Intelligence Force will govern the United States's overall approach to AI regulation. — Washington Examiner Tech