Trump orders US government to call AI 'Super Intelligence'
Executive order directs federal agencies to use the term 'Super Intelligence' in official communications, dropping 'artificial intelligence' and 'AI'.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the US executive branch to refer to artificial intelligence only as "Super Intelligence" in official communications. Under the order, policy websites, policy documents, and press releases will use the new term going forward, and US officials will be expected not to acknowledge the terms "artificial intelligence" or "AI" in relevant settings.
The order does not require executive agencies to change past regulations or documents. Trump signed it after hosting a luncheon at the White House with tech CEOs and government officials.
Trump said tech companies will work to make communities happy by providing resources and economic support for data centers.
Trump first mentioned plans for the rebrand in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly last week, according to theverge.com. Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the White House last week.
Quick answers
What does Trump's executive order on AI say?
It directs the US executive branch to refer to artificial intelligence only as "Super Intelligence" in official communications, including policy websites, documents, and press releases.
Will past regulations be rewritten?
No. Executive agencies will not have to change past regulations or documents.
When did Trump first mention the rebrand?
In a speech to the United Nations General Assembly last week.