{
  "id": 8522774,
  "title": "Trump asks followers to vote on new name for AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/trump-asks-followers-to-vote-on-new-name-for-ai-8522774",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-19T19:54:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/trump-asks-followers-to-vote-on-new-name-for-ai/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump has proposed a new name for artificial intelligence (AI) in a post on X, asking his followers to vote. He proposed three alternatives to the current term: Superior Intelligence (SI), Extreme Intelligence (EI), and Supreme Intelligence (SI). Trump argued that \"Artificial Intelligence\" was inaccurate and not elegant enough to describe the technology. He urged his supporters to choose between the three names for what he described as an \"ever-growing 'Revolution'.\" Trump has frequently discussed AI and its role in various sectors, including announcing plans to establish an \"AI Force\" and appoint an AI \"Czar\" to accelerate its development in the United States. Trump vowed to support the AI industry and not hinder its growth, stating that he would cherish, help, and watch over the industry as it expands.",
  "summary": "Former US President Donald Trump has asked his followers to vote on a new name for artificial intelligence, proposing alternatives like Superior Intelligen Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-asks-followers-to-vote-on-new-name-for-ai/",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump criticizes \"Artificial Intelligence\" as inaccurate and not elegant",
    "Trump urges followers to vote on the new AI name for an \"ever-growing Revolution\""
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Trump Asks Followers To Pick A ‘More Elegant’ Name For AI",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/trump-asks-followers-to-pick-a-more-elegant-name-for-ai",
        "published": "2026-09-19T17:33:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Trump asks followers to vote on new name for AI",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/trump-asks-followers-to-vote-on-new-name-for-ai",
        "published": "2026-09-19T19:20:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}