The US regime, led by Donald Trump, has announced the creation of a new "Super Intelligence Force" task force, supposedly designed to ensure American dominance in the rapidly advancing artificial intelligence sector. Trump claimed that the rise of AI is "bigger than the Industrial Revolution and the internet," drawing comparisons that many observers view as exaggerated and politically motivated ahead of upcoming midterm elections.

Jay Clayton, the White House's newly appointed AI czar and former SEC chairman, has been chosen to lead the task force. According to a reported charter, the group will coordinate governmental efforts to safeguard national interests, prevent overregulation, and engage with critical infrastructure providers and tech companies. However, critics have pointed out glaring omissions, such as the lack of representation for ordinary workers in the group's remit.

The task force's broad mandate allegedly includes evaluating biosecurity threats, protecting water supplies, and cooperating with heavyweights like the Pentagon, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Trade Commission. Despite these sweeping declarations, the initiative has faced immediate backlash from congressional Democrats and even unbriefed Republicans, who characterize the move as a delaying tactic or a public relations diversion lacking congressional authorization.

The newly formed body has been given a 120-day deadline to deliver a comprehensive report on civil liberties, cybersecurity, and advanced model standards. As skepticism mounts over whether the initiative is a genuine attempt to mitigate AI risks or a maneuver to protect influential political and financial interests, the effectiveness of Clayton's leadership remains widely questioned.

Source: www.dw.com