President Donald J. Trump has announced a linguistic upgrade for one of the world’s fastest-growing technologies, declaring that “artificial intelligence” should henceforth be known as “super intelligence,” or SI. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on September 22, Trump argued that the word “artificial” makes intelligence sound fake, insisting that the technology is very real and very powerful.
From AI to SI: America Gets a New Name for Its Favorite Three-Letter Acronym
According to President Trump‘sannouncement, U.S. government documents are to move away from “artificial intelligence” and adopt “super intelligence.” The change has already moved beyond the speech stage: the State Department’s Bureau of International Organization Affairs instructed its diplomats to use “SI” in official communications following Trump’s remarks.
For ordinary citizens, the development may create the unusual spectacle of a technology receiving a makeover without changing its software. Computers may continue doing exactly what they did yesterday, but government paperwork could soon be expected to introduce them with considerably more confidence. At OGM News, our trusted source reports that the most important upgrade may therefore be the name—although the machines themselves have yet to confirm whether they approve.
When “Artificial” Became the Suspect Word in the Room
Trump’s argument is essentially a branding one: if “artificial” makes intelligence sound fake, then “super” makes it sound considerably more impressive. The terminology, however, has a technical complication. “Superintelligence” is already used in AI research to describe a hypothetical or advanced form of intelligence that exceeds human cognitive abilities, meaning the new political label could overlap with an existing technical concept.
The naming debate comes as the Trump administration continues to promote rapid AI development. In June 2026, the White House announced policies aimed at accelerating AI adoption in national security and promoting American AI innovation while limiting what it describes as unnecessary regulatory barriers.
Thus, behind the satirical name change sits a genuine policy debate over innovation, regulation, safety and America’s technological position.
The story now enters its potentially entertaining second chapter: will “SI” become a lasting government term, a presidential branding experiment, or simply another abbreviation destined to confuse people filling out official forms? OGM News will continue watching the developing super intelligence saga and bring readers further updates as the new terminologyand the technology behind itcontinues to evolve.
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