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Trump Declares AI Will Be Renamed ‘Super Intelligence’ in Surprise Rebrand

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Donald Trump has declared that US government documents will begin referring to artificial intelligence as “Super Intelligence.” The president unveiled the rebrand during his UN speech, arguing the word “artificial” makes the technology sound fake. Trump said the United States would reject efforts to rein in AI growth, framing the race with China as a must-win global battle. He also dismissed warnings that advanced AI could threaten humanity, comparing the fears to what he called previous political “hoaxes.” The move immediately raised eyebrows because “superintelligence” already has a technical meaning: intelligence beyond human capability.

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President Trump's decision to rebrand AI as 'Super Intelligence' reflects a shift toward prioritizing rapid development and international competition over safety-oriented oversight. By framing existential risk concerns as 'hoaxes' and rejecting regulatory constraints, this policy stance directly impacts global efforts to mitigate catastrophic AI risks. The appropriation of the term 'superintelligence'—which technically refers to systems exceeding human capacity—suggests a pivot in US governance toward unchecked frontier AI capabilities in the race against China. This development signals a significant departure from international safety frameworks that emphasize precautionary guardrails and risk-based regulation.