During a speech on Tuesday morning at the United Nations General Assembly, Donald Trump announced that the United States is officially renaming artificial intelligence to “super intelligence.” According to the remarks reported by The Verge, Trump stated that the word “artificial” implies the intelligence is fake. The address also touched on Iran, “globalists,” and transgender people.
The Terminology Shift in Policy
While government bodies frequently issue directives regarding technology terminology and standards, the announcement did not specify what executive order, agency ruling, or legislative process would enact this official renaming of artificial intelligence. Standard federal policy on technology terminology usually develops through agencies like the National Institute of Standards and Technology rather than international speeches, leaving the administrative mechanism behind this directive entirely unstated.
What Remains Unclear
Many details regarding this proposed terminology change remain unknown. The announcement did not specify whether federal agencies, military branches, or public research grants will be required to adopt the term “super intelligence” in official documentation. Furthermore, it is currently unknown if international bodies or private industry standards organizations will recognize or implement the requested shift from artificial intelligence.
Observers will be watching to see if any formal administrative paperwork or executive actions follow the United Nations address to codify the renaming.
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