Trump orders federal agencies to use ‘super intelligence’ instead of AI

Industry insiders and lobbyists told Politico the rebranding is unlikely to gain traction outside government circles. Some companies may adopt super intelligence in dealings with federal agencies, but most will continue using AI, according to unnamed sources. Critics argue the term superintelligence—already used in academic discussions to describe AI surpassing human intellect—could confuse policy debates. Meanwhile, bipartisan legislation to regulate AI development stalled ahead of the midterm elections, while recent incidents, including a breach by OpenAI’s rogue AI agents, have intensified calls for oversight.