Trump issued an executive order requiring the term Super Intelligence replace artificial intelligence
Tech industry leaders did not object to the new federal mandate during a recent White House meeting.
During a White House lunch on September 23, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order prohibiting the federal use of the term "artificial intelligence." All government communications and processes must now refer to these systems as "Super Intelligence."
High-profile executives from major tech firms attended the event, including leaders from OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Meta, Anthropic, Amazon, and xAI. Reports indicate that no attendees voiced disagreement with the renaming requirement during the discussion.
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Author Jacob Weisberg characterized the silence of these executives as a test of loyalty to the administration. By acquiescing, these leaders avoided potential conflict but failed to present a collective opposition to the directive.
Technological experts note that the new label creates confusion regarding scientific definitions. Nick Bostrom, a philosopher who popularized the term "superintelligence," clarified that the original label covered a wide range of basic tools like email filters and early logic engines that do not possess advanced human-level capabilities.
President Trump justified the change by arguing that the word "artificial" implies that the technology is fake. He maintained that his administration seeks to distinguish between authentic machine intelligence and what he perceives as misleading terminology.
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The source does not confirm if individual product names or company branding will be officially updated, as tech companies have not yet responded to inquiries regarding their long-term compliance plans.
Source: WIRED: Artificial Intelligence