# DOJ Establishes AI Enforcement Task Force

The Department of Justice established the Super Intelligence Task Force (DOJ-SITF) to coordinate criminal and civil enforcement of AI-related misuse across DOJ components, recommend enforcement priorities, and develop prosecution and compliance guidance. The task force will also serve as DOJ’s liaison to the White House’s Super Intelligence Force. The signals identify no solicitation, contract, funding, or procurement timeline, so this is an enforcement and policy development rather than a current buying opportunity for contractors.

- AI developers and government contractors can review their existing controls for lawful AI use, risk reporting, and safeguards against misuse; the signals describe areas of DOJ attention, not new mandatory requirements.
- Centralized coordination may increase scrutiny of AI-related conduct affecting critical infrastructure, national security, and taxpayer interests. Organizations using advanced AI in government work should assess how their current practices address those risks.
- The signals identify the 2027 Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 18, 2027, as a forthcoming event; it is 131 days away as of November 7, 2026.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology, Public Safety
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
- White House
- Super Intelligence Force

### Key Quotes
> The Department also has a responsibility to utilize law enforcement tools at our disposal to deter improper use of SI, harden regular reporting on SI risk and response, and ensure companies exercise vigorous internal controls so that SI technology behaves as intended.
> — Stephen Weiss, Associate Deputy Attorney General

> SI development will continue to be powered by American innovators. The SI Task Force at the Department of Justice will facilitate our partnership with SI Force Chair Jay Clayton as we ensure critical SI technologies serve the American people and are not manipulated by bad actors at home or abroad.
> — Todd Blanche, Attorney General

> Our comprehensive effort will promote innovation and prevent the misuse of Super Intelligence.
> — Stanley E. Woodward, Jr., Associate Attorney General

### Sources
- [ Office of Public Affairs |  Department of Justice Launches Super Intelligence Task Force | United States Department of Justice](https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-launches-super-intelligence-task-force) - DOJ
- [Justice Department creates new task force to police AI misuse - Government Executive](https://www.govexec.com/technology/2026/11/department-justice-forms-ai-task-force/417075) - Government Executive
- [Justice Department Launches Super Intelligence Enforcement Task Force – MeriTalk](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/justice-department-launches-super-intelligence-enforcement-task-force) - MeriTalk