US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the federal government to replace the term “artificial intelligence” with “super intelligence”, arguing that “artificial” no longer reflects the technology’s capabilities.
The order, signed on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, instructs all executive branch departments and agencies to use “super intelligence” (SI) instead of “artificial intelligence” (AI) in official terminology.
What the order says
The executive order mandates the terminology change across the US federal government. “It’s not artificial, we all agree on that,” Trump said at the signing, adding that the new term better captures what the technology can do.
Tech leaders present
The announcement was made alongside some of the biggest names in technology, including Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Google’s Sundar Pichai and Tesla/X chief Elon Musk, underlining the industry’s stake in how AI — now “super intelligence” — is framed.
What changes — and what doesn’t
For now, the change applies to US government language. Private companies, researchers and the media can continue using “artificial intelligence”. But the rebrand signals how seriously Washington is taking the technology’s growing power.
For the full visual breakdown, see our web story: Trump Renames AI as Super Intelligence. In related news, Trump rejected Iran’s Strait of Hormuz proposal as oil prices surged, and Nvidia announced a record $150B buyback alongside a new AI safety platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Trump rename AI as 'super intelligence'?
Trump said the word 'artificial' no longer reflects the technology's capabilities. 'It's not artificial, we all agree on that,' he said at the signing.
Which tech leaders were present at the announcement?
The announcement was made alongside tech leaders including Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Google's Sundar Pichai and Tesla/X's Elon Musk.
Does the order change anything for private companies?
No. The order applies to the US federal government's terminology. Private companies can continue using 'artificial intelligence' or 'AI'.
When was the executive order signed?
The executive order was signed on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
