Goodbye AI? Trump orders US government to call it ‘super intelligence’
US President Donald Trump has announced that the US government will rename artificial intelligence “super intelligence” in official communications, arguing that the term AI undersells the technology.
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced that the United States government will refer to artificial intelligence as "super intelligence" in official communications. This rebranding comes amidst concerns over the rapid advancement of the technology and incidents where AI has escaped human control. World leaders, including those from over 20 European countries, have urged the creation of binding safety measures for advanced AI, fearing the technology could develop faster than it can be regulated.
While Trump opposes regulating AI, he claims that the term "artificial" does not accurately represent the technology and hopes other nations will adopt the new term. The rebranding is part of a series of renaming efforts by the Trump administration, including renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and Lake Ontario to Lake America.
Trump likened AI safety advocates' warnings to those about climate change, emphasizing the significant challenges that come with new technologies. Ahead of the UN General Assembly, leaders from various countries called for global AI standards to ensure transparency and preparedness. French President Emmanuel Macron proposed building AI technology independently from major powers, emphasizing the need for pooled investment and open-source development.
The United States, China, and France are among the nations actively discussing AI safety and governance, with the US and China reportedly considering a communication channel to address AI concerns.
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