President Trump pushes rebranding of AI as "Super Intelligence" and tech leaders respond
President Trump issued an executive order encouraging the use of the term "Super Intelligence" instead of "Artificial Intelligence," a move echoed by CEOs Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.
President Donald Trump announced via social media that the White House considers the use of the term "Artificial Intelligence" to be inaccurate and encourages the adoption of the phrase "Super Intelligence." The directive was issued through an executive order aimed at standardizing terminology for emerging technologies.
Elon Musk, chief executive of SpaceX, said the change aligns with the new naming and indicated his company will rename its AI subsidiary from SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI. Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, expressed support in an interview, noting that the word "artificial" carries negative connotations and that "Super Intelligence" sounds more favorable.
Critics have warned that redefining AI terminology could influence public perception and policy discussions about the technology's capabilities and regulation. OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman told POLITICO that society may need to accept certain risks to benefit from AI advancements, while the Pope reiterated that algorithms lack human consciousness.
The debate highlights ongoing tensions between technology firms, policymakers, and public commentators over how AI should be described and governed.