President Donald Trump on Sep. 19 announced plans to announce a new “AI Czar,” along with establishing an “AI force.” Trump has since rebranded AI as “Super Intelligence” or “SI” across the executive branch after signing an executive order.
Official Communication
The order requires all departments and agencies to use the new “Super Intelligence” term in all official correspondence, public communications, policy documents and non-statutory documents, replacing “Artificial Intelligence” and “AI.”
Who will be the next AI (SI) Czar?
Trump on Tuesday told Axios that Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton is a “good man” and that it would be a “good idea” to appoint him. Trump had earlier ruled out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for the role.
“Scott Bessent will not be going to be Super Intelligence (SI) Czar,” Trump said in a Truth Social Post.
Prediction Market Bets on AI Czar
Amid this, the prediction market is betting on who will be the new “AI Czar” or the new “SI Czar.”
Data from Kalshi, a federally authorized betting platform, shows that over $20,000 has been bet on the contract “Who will Trump name as AI czar?”
Jay Clayton is leading the list, with bettors placing a probability of 23%, down by 32% despite Trump praise for him.
Michael Kratsios, the President’s Science and Technology Advisor is second, with an 8% probability.
Taylor Budowich, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff is third with a probability of 6%.
Disclaimer: Kalshi and Benzinga have an existing data collaboration agreement.
Trump to Name AI Czar Soon?
Trump on Tuesday told Axios that he wants to pick the next czar in three or four days. We can expect an official announcement this week, as per the timeline given by the President.
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