Trump orders ban on term artificial intelligence in government documents

Executive order changes terminology

In late September, the president issued an executive order requiring government documents to use super intelligence instead of artificial intelligence. The policy states that the executive branch will use these new terms to the maximum extent permitted by law. This directive aims to replace AI with SI in official communications.

President cites inaccuracy concerns

Trump described the current name as a very bad and inaccurate label on his Truth Social post. He argued that super intelligence better captures the promise and potential of these rapidly advancing technologies. The president also singled out The Wall Street Journal for continuing to use the term he wants to eliminate.

Timeline for implementation unclear

The announcement stated that the ban will happen in short order across all relevant documents and everything else. No specific date was provided for when this change will take full effect. The administration has not yet released a detailed schedule for updating existing paperwork.