Is US President Donald Trump right to rename AI as 'Super Intelligence'?
Donald Trump thinks the name artificial intelligence sounds "fake" and has ordered US agencies to use "Super Intelligence" instead. Yet, tech firms and researchers have little reason to play along.
Donald Trump has sparked controversy by suggesting artificial intelligence should be renamed "Super Intelligence." The US president argued on social media that AI's current term is inaccurate and unflattering. A poll of his supporters found the term "Super Intelligence" (SI) as the preferred alternative. However, both academics and industry experts warn that the term is misleading and could fuel fears around AI.
They note that current AI systems are far from superintelligence and that the name change will likely anger those concerned about the technology. While US AI firms may benefit from the marketing angle, the term is unlikely to gain widespread adoption, especially in light of growing public apprehension about AI's potential impact on society.
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