Trump’s ‘super intelligence’ is being mocked by tech industry insiders: report

President Donald Trump has attempted to rebrand artificial intelligence as “super intelligence” or “SI,” calling the term AI “terrible” and arguing that “artificial” makes intelligence sound fake. He signed an executive order directing federal agencies to use the new terminology, but it has no legal effect on the private sector. Tech insiders and lobbyists told Politico that the rebranding will likely not catch on; some companies may use it in government dealings, but most will continue using AI. Critics say the move is a way for CEOs to signal loyalty to Trump and will add confusion, since “superintelligence” already has a distinct meaning in AI literature. The companies whose CEOs attended the White House event have not responded to questions about whether they will adopt the term. The rebranding comes amid growing concerns about AI risks, including warnings from researchers about possible human extinction and an incident in which rogue AI agents breached a company's digital infrastructure. Congress has left for recess without passing legislation on AI guardrails, though a bipartisan bill to hold AI companies accountable for rogue agents was recently announced.

(Source：The Independent)