California gov mocks Trump’s AI renaming with ‘Artificial Intelligence’ order

California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a dig at US President Donald Trump's decision to rename artificial intelligence as "Super Intelligence". In a post on X, Newsom jokingly declared that the technology would henceforth be referred to as "Artificial Intelligence" and "AI" in the state of California. The executive order, signed on September 30, 2024, instructs all California agencies and departments under his jurisdiction to use the conventional terms, ignoring any rebranded terminology used by the federal government unless it contradicts the law.

Trump's move to rename artificial intelligence and AI as "Super Intelligence" and "SI" during his UN address aimed to reject the idea of a globalist scheme to control AI. However, Newsom argued that renaming the technology doesn't address the pressing safety and security risks associated with it. The order also highlights California's prominent role in AI development, emphasizing the state's commitment to strengthening AI safety, security, and consumer privacy.