Artificial Intelligence Name Changing in US Documents and Regulations
President Donald Trump announced in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly that the term artificial intelligence will be replaced by super intelligence in all official US documents.
US President Donald Trump stated that the word "artificial" in artificial intelligence makes the technology sound fake, and announced that this expression will be replaced by super intelligence in official documents.
United Nations Speech and the New Name
US President Donald Trump announced that they have taken an official step regarding the term artificial intelligence during his address at the United Nations General Assembly. Trump stated that this technology will henceforth be referred to as "super intelligence" (SI) in all US documents.
Rationale for the Name Change
Trump argued that the word "artificial" makes the technology appear unreal and fake, and expressed his desire to eliminate this perception. He emphasized that the technology is quite impressive and stands at the exact opposite of the concept of fake.
Social Media Poll and Alternatives
President Trump had conducted an online poll on the Truth Social platform just before this official announcement. Although alternative names such as superior intelligence, extreme intelligence, and supreme intelligence were suggested in this poll, the term super intelligence was chosen as the final decision.
Global Competition and Oversight Process
Trump stated that the US is in a leading position against China in the artificial intelligence race. He also noted that the administration will promote the technology but will continue to monitor it closely through the Department of Justice.