The Era of 'Super Intelligence' Instead of 'Artificial Intelligence' Begins for US Federal Agencies

US President Donald Trump signed a new executive order making it mandatory for federal agencies to use the term 'super intelligence' instead of 'artificial intelligence' in official documents and public statements.

Details of the Executive Order and New Terminology

President Donald Trump signed an executive order stipulating that federal agencies use the term 'super intelligence' or its abbreviation 'SI' instead of 'artificial intelligence' in official correspondence, public statements, and agency materials.

Rationale for the Name Change and Emphasis on China

Trump stated that he carried out this rebranding move by arguing that the current word 'artificial' portrays the technology's true capacity as weaker than it actually is. He also stated that the US has a massive advantage over other nations, particularly China.

White House Summit with Technology Leaders

Ahead of the signing ceremony, Trump met at the White House with leaders of prominent tech companies, including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, and announced that the companies had agreed to a voluntary consensus.

Innovation-Focused Approach Against Regulations

It was noted that the administration rejected calls for introducing broad new federal rules and argued that strict regulations could slow down the pace of innovation in the US and provide an advantage to China.