Donald Trump, President of the United States, is planning to appoint Jay Clayton, the current Director of National Intelligence (DNI), as a special envoy to oversee artificial intelligence initiatives. This move would see Clayton take on the role of what is being termed an “AI Czar” within the U.S. government. Details surrounding the exact scope of Clayton’s new responsibilities are still emerging, but the appointment signals the Trump administration’s increasing focus on AI and its national security implications. The announcement was made by Yonhap News Agency’s correspondent, Baek Na-ri, reporting from Washington. This dual role for the DNI director suggests a consolidation of efforts to manage and leverage AI technologies across various intelligence agencies in the United States. The decision underscores the growing importance placed on artificial intelligence in contemporary national strategy.