SpaceX rebrands its AI division as SpaceXSI following presidential directive

SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk confirmed on the social platform X that the company's artificial intelligence branch, previously known as SpaceXAI, will be renamed SpaceXSI. The change aligns with a recent executive order issued by President Donald Trump that encourages the use of the term "Super Intelligence" (SI) instead of "artificial intelligence" in public communications.

Musk responded to a user query on X, stating, "Yes, we will make that change," and added, "No more AI. SI, it’s better." The executive order, titled "Inaugurating the Era of Super Intelligence," directs federal agencies to adopt the new terminology, though it does not immediately affect statutory references.

The rebranding follows Musk's long-standing view that advanced technologies have surpassed the capabilities implied by the term AI. SpaceXAI, created after SpaceX acquired xAI earlier this year, will undergo its second name change within months.

"Super Intelligence" terminology is intended to reflect the evolving capabilities of the technology, according to the presidential order.

The move also underscores the ongoing collaboration between Musk’s enterprises and the current administration, including contracts for AI services in government projects.