Andrea Innocenti The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is forcing institutions to rethink their defenses. In response, the administration has authorized the creation of the Super Intelligence Force, an interagency body tasked with analyzing the threats this new generation of models could pose to national security and individual liberties.
The announcement, made via a social media post by the head of state, surprised both Silicon Valley leaders and officials in Washington.
No industry stakeholders had been informed in advance, which highlights the sudden nature and vast autonomy granted to the new working group.
Composition and leadership of the Super Intelligence Force
Leading the task force is Jay Clayton, Director of National Intelligence, who also serves as the administration's point man for AI.
Supporting him are vice presidents such as Under Secretary of Defense Emil Michael, Director of the Office of Personnel Management Scott Kupor, and Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission Andrew Ferguson.
Key figures and agencies involved
The group includes representatives from the NSA, the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as senior White House officials, including Vice President J.D. Vance and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
Strategic advice is provided by Condoleezza Rice for national security and by David Sacks for technological implications.
Areas of intervention: from finance to biosecurity
The task force will analyze critical sectors such as financial services, energy infrastructure, transportation, agriculture, and emergency operations. In close collaboration with the Pentagon, the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, and the FTC, targeted recommendations will be developed to strengthen resilience against potential AI-based attacks.
Biosecurity and water supply under pressure
Two areas have been highlighted as particularly vulnerable: biosecurity and water supply protection. Recent incidents reported by Anthropic and OpenAI have shown how advanced models can be used to facilitate research on pathogens or to compromise water supply systems through cyberattacks.
The initial mandate is for one hundred and twenty days, with the possibility of extension or transfer of responsibilities to another agency, a decision that will be made by Susie Wiles. Upon completion, the task force will produce a report highlighting the risks to civil liberties, cybersecurity gaps , and the consequences of potential overregulation.
Laboratory Responsibilities and Regulatory Landscape
The document emphasizes that while AI labs are ultimately responsible for the risks posed by their models, the federal government is responsible for monitoring the transformation, enforcing existing laws, and ensuring that the Republic's fundamental principles remain intact.