POLICY · REGULATION · #2967
White House orders government to rebrand ‘artificial intelligence’ as ‘Super Intelligence’
President Trump signed an executive order directing US government agencies to use the term “Super Intelligence” (often abbreviated “SI”) instead of “artificial intelligence.” Media outlets, federal agencies and major tech executives have responded unevenly, with some documents and solicitations switching wording while others continue to use older terms; six tech leaders also signed a nonbinding White House Accord on Super Intelligence the same day.
KEY POINTS
- President Trump signed an executive order directing US government agencies to use the term “Super Intelligence” (often abbreviated “SI”) instead of “artificial intelligence.” Media outlets, federal agencies and major tech executives have responded unevenly, with some documents and solicitations switching wording while others continue to use older terms; six tech leaders also signed a nonbinding White House Accord on Super Intelligence the same day.
- The change could shift government procurement, communications, and political signaling around AI policy and affect how companies and media align with the administration.
- Here’s who is falling in line for Trump’s “Super Intelligence” loyalty test
WHY IT MATTERS
The change could shift government procurement, communications, and political signaling around AI policy and affect how companies and media align with the administration.