US government renames AI 'Super Intelligence'
The White House says Trump's new order makes every federal agency say 'Super Intelligence' instead of 'artificial intelligence'; critics ask why.
What Robyn said
Robyn, anchorPresident Trump has ordered US agencies to call AI Super Intelligence.
Robyn, anchorThat's in his executive order, a written instruction to agencies.
Robyn, reporterWebsites, reports and letters must say Super Intelligence, or SI.
Robyn, reporterAccordingly, the term “Super Intelligence” more appropriately captures the promise, potential, and rapidly advancing capabilities of these technologies.
Robyn, reporterThat's how the order puts it.
Robyn, reporterLegally, SI still means exactly what AI meant.
Robyn, reporterComputer scientist Pedro Domingos told DW the name is misleading.
Robyn, reporterSix tech leaders also signed a voluntary safety accord Trump called morally binding.
Robyn, reporterCalifornia's governor, Gavin Newsom, ordered state agencies to keep saying artificial intelligence.
Sources
- The White House (the company's own word, found by search)
- The Verge AI
- Deutsche Welle World
- The Hindu (international)
- South China Morning Post
- Wired AI
- TechCrunch AI
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