Trump administration mandates terminology shift from AI to 'Super Intelligence' across government
President Trump signed an executive order requiring all US government agencies to replace the term "artificial intelligence" with "Super Intelligence" in official policy documents and communications going forward. Trump justified the rebrand by claiming AI represents powerful technology that should not be labeled as artificial, comparing the term to fake news. Past regulations and documents will not require updating under the directive, though future government communications will adopt the new terminology.
The executive order applies to all future government communications and official policy materials across federal agencies, though previously issued regulations and documents remain unchanged. Trump announced the directive following a White House meeting with technology executives including leaders from major companies in the sector. The administration framed the terminology shift as reflecting the capabilities of the technology rather than its nature, positioning it alongside broader discussions about industry self-regulation and data center development.
This terminology mandate could affect how policymakers, researchers, and the public discuss AI governance and safety considerations within federal contexts. The shift might influence regulatory language and policy frameworks going forward, potentially creating communication gaps between government agencies using "Super Intelligence" and international bodies or private sector partners using established terminology. Such standardization across government could impact how technical discussions are documented and how future regulations are interpreted, though the practical implications for actual AI oversight and development remain unclear.