Trump Renames Artificial Intelligence as Super Intelligence: What are the Effects?
Trump has just renamed artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence has a new name in the U.S. federal government because President Donald Trump has ordered government agencies to stop using the terms “artificial intelligence” and “AI” and instead refer to the technology as “Super Intelligence” and “SI.” The change was formalized through an executive order signed by […]
President Donald Trump has ordered federal agencies to replace the terms "artificial intelligence" and "AI" with "Super Intelligence" and "SI," respectively. The change, formalized through an executive order signed on September 29, 2026, instructs government departments and agencies to use the new terminology in official communications, reports, and other materials.
However, the executive order only applies to the federal executive branch, and existing laws, regulations, and documents containing the term "artificial intelligence" remain unchanged. The order also gives the White House 60 days to propose a federal definition of "Super Intelligence." The term "superintelligence" has a specific meaning in AI research, defined as an intellect that significantly surpasses human capabilities in virtually all fields.
Despite the executive order, the U.S. has not technically renamed the field of artificial intelligence globally, as other international organizations, technology companies, and governments continue to use the established term "artificial intelligence."
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