Trump makes it clear his power is becoming entwined with AI

The Trump administration is increasingly aligning its executive power with the artificial intelligence sector, signaling a shift in governance. Recent developments include a non-binding agreement with major AI CEOs to establish self-policing frameworks, and the rebranding of 'artificial intelligence' to 'super intelligence' within government documentation. Furthermore, the appointment of Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the new AI czar suggests a strategic focus on integrating AI into US surveillance and military capabilities. This move, alongside the formation of a defense taskforce involving Elon Musk, highlights a growing synergy between the White House, the Pentagon, and Silicon Valley. While these initiatives aim to secure technological dominance, critics point to the lack of legally binding regulations and the potential implications for national sovereignty and global AI policy, noting that the current economic reliance on AI does not necessarily translate into broad-based job creation.