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President Trump Renames Artificial Intelligence to 'Super Intelligence'

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President Donald Trump has issued an executive order renaming "artificial intelligence" to "Super Intelligence," expecting the private sector to adopt the new term. Top AI leaders reportedly did not object to the change during a White House lunch. Based on the linked publisher’s reporting.

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This rebranding could simplify public understanding and foster a more unified vision for advanced AI development, potentially accelerating progress in the field.

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The sudden rebranding of 'artificial intelligence' to 'super intelligence' risks creating confusion in scientific and regulatory contexts, as the term 'superintelligence' has a specific, narrow meaning that doesn't apply to most AI systems.

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The source documents President Trump's executive order renaming 'artificial intelligence' to 'Super Intelligence' and the tech leaders' silent compliance, framing it as a loyalty test. However, it remains unclear how deeply this renaming will affect industry practices or terminology, and whether collective resistance might emerge. Evidence such as official changes in product names, research publications, or coordinated industry statements would clarify the impact and sincerity of compliance.

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