DECRYPT · 2026-10-04 17:01 UTC

Trump Taps Jay Clayton, the SEC Chair Who Sued Ripple, to Lead AI Push

Trump announced a 'Super Intelligence Force' to coordinate federal AI policy, with Jay Clayton as the administration's AI czar. Clayton, who as SEC chair brought 57 crypto cases and sued Ripple over XRP in 2020, later advised crypto firms before becoming interim U.S. attorney in Manhattan. The task force includes FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson and other officials, and will coordinate federal engagement with tech companies and other stakeholders.

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