# Trump orders federal agencies to rename AI as 'super intelligence'

Digest AI · Policy & Regulation · published 2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

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## Summary

Trump issued an executive order on 29 September declaring humanity in a "new era of Super Intelligence" and directing federal agencies to use the terms "Super Intelligence" and "SI" instead of "artificial intelligence" and "AI".

The order sparked mixed reactions. Elon Musk posted on X that he would rename his company SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI and said "No more AI. SI. It’s better." OpenAI chief Sam Altman continues to use the term AI in his posts. Researchers such as Melanie Mitchell note that the term lacks a rigorous definition, while Darrell West of the Brookings Institution sees the renaming as an attempt to rebrand AI amid growing public concern.

Trump explained the change to the United Nations, arguing that "Super Intelligence" is more accurate and does not sound fake. He has dismissed worries about AI, calling them a hoax, and criticized leaders who call for regulation.

## Key points

- trump orders agencies to use "super intelligence" instead of ai
- elon musk will rename spacexai to spacexsi
- researchers say the term lacks a rigorous definition

## Why it matters

Trump's renaming of ai to "Super Intelligence" reflects a policy shift aimed at rebranding the technology amid public concern. The move could influence how federal agencies document and discuss ai, affect industry terminology, and shape public perception. It also signals a broader debate over ai regulation and the language used to describe emerging capabilities.

## Sources

1. [The science of superintelligence and why AI is still a useful word](https://nature.com/articles/d41586-026-03198-6) (Nature Machine Learning, 2026-10-07, primary source)

Part of the developing story: [Federal Mandate Renames AI to Super Intelligence](https://digestai.news/thread/elon-musk-says-spacex-will-rename-its-ai-unit-spacexai-to-spacexsi) (3 stories)

## Cite

Digest AI, "Trump orders federal agencies to rename AI as 'super intelligence'", 7 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/trump-orders-federal-agencies-to-rename-ai-as-super-intelligence

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