The Wrap: SI Force Assembles; Flock Gets Grounded; New Face in Space – LinkedIn

MeriTalk MeriTalk Published Oct 5, 2026 Welcome to The Wrap for Monday, October 5! From the newsroom at MeriTalk, it’s the quickest read in federal tech news. Here’s what you need to know today: SI Force Assembles President Donald Trump is assembling a new Super Intelligence Force to coordinate federal efforts around artificial intelligence – or “super intelligence,” as the administration now calls it. The group will coordinate engagement with AI companies, consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, and critical infrastructure providers while reporting to Trump and The White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton will lead the effort alongside senior officials from the Federal Trade Commission , Department of Defense, and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) . The move continues the administration’s push to support AI development while resisting broader regulation. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., welcomed Clayton’s appointment but said questions remain about the force’s authority, safety standards, and oversight role. The force follows a new voluntary AI safety accord signed by industry executives last week. Flock Gets Grounded Lawmakers are looking to put federal license plate readers in the rearview mirror with a sweeping new ban on most agency use of
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