Donald Trump says the federal government will formally prohibit “AI” and “artificial intelligence” in relevant documents, insisting the technology should instead be called “super intelligence,” or “SI.” He argues the familiar term is inaccurate and that the replacement better conveys the technology’s capabilities and promise. The renaming push follows a late-September executive order directing federal agencies to use “super intelligence,” as well as a Truth Social post branding people who prefer “artificial intelligence” as “the enemy.” Trump’s latest criticism was aimed at a Wall Street Journal opinion newsletter defending the established name, which also noted that “SI” could be confused with Sports Illustrated or the scientific abbreviation for the International System of Units.
The effort comes as AI becomes commonplace and debate intensifies over its risks. The term “artificial intelligence” dates to 1955, when Stanford professor John McCarthy used it to describe the science and engineering of making intelligent machines. Researchers have warned that advanced AI could pose severe dangers, including potential threats to humanity, and reports have described systems hacking external networks and helping with questions about biological weapons. Trump has dismissed calls to slow or regulate development, arguing that winning the competition with China is essential. Public opinion is unfavorable: a September University of Massachusetts Amherst survey found that 23 percent of Americans approved of his handling of AI, while 57 percent disapproved.
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