Donald Trump mandates renaming artificial intelligence to super intelligence

On October 8, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning via Truth Social, declaring anyone who continues to use the term "Artificial Intelligence" an "enemy" of the White House. He insists on the mandatory adoption of the term "Super Intelligence," which he claims is more accurate and has been widely accepted. Trump has not yet specified the exact consequences for those failing to comply with this new directive.

The initiative follows an official government push to replace the terminology across all federal agencies, with a relevant executive order signed on September 29, 2026. The shift began when President Trump formally introduced the term during his address to the UN General Assembly, arguing that the word "artificial" implies the intelligence is fake. He stated that all U.S. government documents must reflect this change and expressed an aspiration for the rest of the world to follow the American example.

While the administration has moved to standardize this language in official documentation, the practical implications for individuals or institutions outside the federal government remain undefined. The President's rhetoric highlights a significant shift in the administration's branding strategy regarding emerging technologies.