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The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump has tapped Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead the administration's artificial intelligence policy efforts, adding a new portfolio to his existing national security role. The appointment signals the administration's intent to centralize oversight of AI policy within a senior official already embedded in national security circles. The move comes amid intensifying global competition over AI infrastructure and regulation, and follows a series of White House actions this year aimed at accelerating U.S. AI development while managing national security risks.