Trump orders federal agencies to use “Super Intelligence” in place of AI
A US executive order directs agencies to use “Super Intelligence” in many official documents, while a new federal definition remains only a proposal.
Under a new executive order from Donald Trump, the US government is directed to replace “Artificial Intelligence” and “AI” with “Super Intelligence” and “SI” in most official documents. The White House says the terminology reflects its view that frontier systems have advanced beyond merely imitating human intelligence.
The change does not currently exempt companies from state AI laws: the order defines “Super Intelligence” by reference to the existing federal statutory definition of artificial intelligence. However, the administration is directed to propose a new federal definition within 60 days and consider whether it should modify or replace the current definition. The legal significance will therefore depend on the eventual proposal and how it interacts with state regulation.
The White House’s voluntary accord with AI companies is also open to competing interpretations. Supporters can describe it as a voluntary commitment to stronger safety standards, while critics may view it as an effort to establish industry-friendly federal standards before states enact their own. Neither interpretation by itself establishes what the eventual legal framework will be.
