In a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed renaming artificial intelligence as “super intelligence” in government documents, arguing that the term “artificial” undermines the technology’s capabilities. He also expressed opposition to international regulations on AI development, emphasizing the potential economic benefits the technology could bring.
Trump dismissed concerns over the dangers associated with AI, describing them as exaggerated, and stated that the U.S. would not support a global system to control AI technology. His remarks come amidst ongoing discussions among governments and tech companies about how to handle increasingly advanced AI systems. Recently, over 20 political leaders have advocated for enhanced international cooperation, safety testing, and standardized practices for AI.
In addition to the name change proposal, Trump suggested the establishment of an “AI Force” and the appointment of an AI czar to oversee the technology’s development in the United States. However, details about how this new structure would be implemented remain sparse.
The term “superintelligence” already holds a specific definition within AI research, referring to a hypothetical system with intellectual capabilities far surpassing human abilities across many tasks. Trump’s proposed redefinition would broaden this term to encompass all artificial intelligence.