Government Policy Shift
The US executive branch is no longer acknowledging the existence of artificial intelligence in official documents. Going forward, official policy websites, documents, and press releases will refer only to Super Intelligence under a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump.
Trump orders US government to call AI Super Intelligence
The term super was chosen because it represents strength and simplicity, according to the administration.
Industry and Administration Rationale
President Trump stated at an event that the administration wants to move away from the word artificial, comparing it unfavorably to fake news. The rebrand was initially mentioned during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly to address safety concerns regarding rapid technological advancement.
Officials emphasized that the technology will be directed toward beneficial applications while mitigating risks.
While executive agencies are not required to retroactively alter past regulations or legacy documents, the directive marks a significant shift in terminology. The administration is seeking to replace the broader statutory definition of AI with Superintelligence, prohibiting officials from using traditional acronyms in relevant settings.
Industry Leaders Meeting
The executive order followed a White House luncheon hosted with government officials and prominent tech executives, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, to discuss the newly adopted terminology.
Regulation and Infrastructure
Regarding governance, the administration favors industry self-regulation alongside oversight from existing law enforcement bodies like the Department of Justice and the FBI. On infrastructure development, officials addressed local hurdles regarding massive data centers, asserting that companies will collaborate with communities to provide necessary economic support.
