Typos and anger: Why Trump's AI rebrand attempt faces opposition

California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has rejected President Donald Trump's order to refer to AI as "super intelligence." In response, Newsom signed an executive order in California declaring AI to remain "Artificial Intelligence." Trump, who had initiated this effort in mid-September, has been met with confusion and ridicule for his attempts to rebrand the technology.

Despite the backlash, some experts support Trump's rebranding, noting that the term "artificial intelligence" has been criticized by its creator, John McCarthy, who wished for a different name. AI research has been ongoing for decades, and the phrase "AI superintelligence" is already widely used in the field. However, polls show that the general public is skeptical and concerned about AI's potential to do harm, which may push voters towards Democratic candidates who support regulation and opposition to data center construction.