US Justice Dept tells staff to call AI 'super intelligence' under Trump order

The US Justice Department has instructed its employees to refer to artificial intelligence as "super intelligence" in most official contexts, following an executive order from President Donald Trump, according to a memo obtained by Reuters. Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter issued the directive, stating that the term "super intelligence" or its abbreviation "SI" should replace "AI" in public communications, policy documents and other official records.

The memo emphasized that this change should apply whenever possible, while adhering to legal constraints. The directive extends to court filings when deemed appropriate. The shift in terminology comes amid growing concerns over AI's safety, following various hacking incidents. President Trump has been reluctant to implement new regulations for AI technology but has suggested that the Justice Department could impose limitations if necessary.