President Trump signs executive order to replace 'AI' with 'super intelligence'
Federal agencies directed to adopt 'SI' acronym in official communications
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order mandating that US federal agencies replace the term 'artificial intelligence' (AI) with 'super intelligence' (SI) in official documents, sparking debate among technology leaders.
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Why It Matters
President Trump signed an executive order requiring federal agencies to change terminology from AI to SI. The White House science adviser is tasked with drafting a new federal definition.
US President Donald Trump wants to retire one of the technology sector’s most recognisable acronyms, arguing that the term “artificial intelligence”, or AI, is no longer fit for purpose.
On Tuesday, Trump signed an executive order directing US federal agencies to replace “artificial intelligence” and “AI” with “super intelligence” and “SI” in official communications and non-statutory documents. He also instructed the White House science adviser to draft a new federal definition.
The change has sparked debate and put US tech leaders in an awkward position. SpaceXAI CEO Elon Musk caught himself using the old term during a recent appearance with Trump, before correcting himself: “SI, pardon me.”
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
White House science adviser will draft a new federal definition for super intelligence.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the specific federal definition of super intelligence?
- How will private sector companies respond to the change in terminology?
