CNN Says Trump Is Poised to Name Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton as White House AI Chief
Summary
- CNN reported that President Donald Trump is expected to nominate former SEC Chair Jay Clayton as White House AI chief.
- Trump said he was “very close” to a decision on the AI chief appointment and would name his pick within days.
- Clayton served as SEC chair during Trump’s first term.
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President Donald Trump is poised to nominate former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton as the White House’s top artificial intelligence official, CNN reported.
CNN reported on October 2 that Trump is expected to name Clayton as White House AI chief. The network had previously said Clayton was a possible pick for the role.
Trump said on September 29 that he was “very close” to a decision on the AI post and would announce his choice within days.
Clayton served as SEC chair during Trump’s first term.

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