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Bright 30 September 2026

Trump transforms AI into SI within government

Trump transforms AI into SI within government

In a remarkable policy change, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered that the term "artificial intelligence" (AI) within the government be officially replaced by "super intelligence" (SI). This change aims not only to reformulate the terminology but could also have significant implications for how technology is developed and applied in governmental contexts.

The decision to rename AI to SI is driven by the idea that the term super intelligence is a more powerful and appropriate concept for the future possibilities of technology. The president seems to emphasize that the expected developments in artificial intelligence go beyond what is currently possible. However, this policy raises questions about the actual impact and implications for government agencies and the broader tech community.

There are diverse opinions about this name change. Proponents believe that it can help shift the focus towards a more ambitious approach to technological innovation. At the same time, critics express doubts about the effectiveness of such a change, arguing that it is more important to focus on concrete applications and ethical considerations surrounding AI, rather than just changing the terminology.

As the government embraces this new terminology, it is unclear who will actually make the switch to using the term SI in their daily practice. It is clear that this raises a broader discussion about the role of technology within the government and how it affects public perception of artificial intelligence.

Read the full article from Bright.