Trump Names Clayton, Ferguson to Lead AI Task Force
THE SO WHAT
Putting the DNI and FTC chair in charge of a 'Super Intelligence Force' ties AI policy directly to national security and competition enforcement. Expect more scrutiny on data flows, model access, and market power—if you're scaling AI products, assume your regulatory surface just expanded.
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