Trump Admin, US Businesses 'Need To Be Wary' Of AI Espionage, Intelligence Chief Warns

What happened: Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned that the Trump administration and US companies "need to be wary" of foreign AI espionage, after the Super Intelligence Force held its first White House meeting. Key numbers: The force builds on a voluntary accord signed by Trump and tech leaders on Sept. 29. Why it matters: Clayton said AI amplifies cybersecurity risks and that the US must stay ahead of adversaries with significant technical capability. He said the OpenAI incident shows the lengths people will go to supplant US leadership.

Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned that the Trump administration and US companies "need to be wary" of foreign AI espionage, after the Super Intelligence Force held its first White House meeting.

Clayton said AI amplifies cybersecurity risks and that the US must stay ahead of adversaries with significant technical capability. He said the OpenAI incident shows the lengths people will go to supplant US leadership.