Trump's spy chief seen as ally to tech bosses on AI
A top US intelligence official is drawing attention for his closeness to the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. Jay Clayton, a 60-year-old lawyer, will stay on as director of national intelligence, a role that oversees the country's spy agencies. According to The Economic Times (ETtech), tech executives trust him and expect he won't challenge AI's growing role in the US economy. This comes even as more American voters express unease about the technology's spread and impact on jobs, privacy and society. Clayton's continued presence in a powerful government post suggests Washington's approach to AI oversight may stay friendly to industry, rather than tightening rules, despite rising public skepticism.
Words to know
- Director of National Intelligence
- — A top US official who oversees all the country's spy and intelligence agencies.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- — Computer systems that can perform tasks normally needing human intelligence, like understanding language or recognizing images.
Summary written from The Economic Times (ETtech)'s headline and teaser