President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated his call to change the terminology for artificial intelligence, arguing on Truth Social that the term "artificial intelligence" (AI) is inaccurate and should be replaced by "super intelligence" (super intelligence, SI). In his post he directly addressed The Wall Street Journal, asking when the paper will start using the SI label.
In the same message Trump said the new term is already being used by many or will be soon, and added: "Soon we will officially ban the 'AI' / 'artificial intelligence' term in every relevant document and every other area because the term is inaccurate."
Decree and its limits
Trump previously signed a presidential decree on September 29 that directs U.S. federal executive branch agencies to use the SI designation in official communications and documents instead of AI, subject to legal constraints. The decree does not impose a general ban on the use of "AI" or "artificial intelligence" in the press or the private sector.
In an earlier Truth Social post the president referred to those who continue to use the term "artificial intelligence" as enemies of the White House.
Market and domain effects
Following the announcement, interest rose in internet domain names related to the AI abbreviation and also in Slovenia's .si country-code domain, reflecting attention to the proposed SI shorthand. The .si domain's relevance stems from its string matching the suggested abbreviation, though the decree itself applies only to U.S. federal executive communications.
Why this matters
An effort to change official terminology at the government level signals an intent to shape regulatory and public discourse around a major technology. If federal agencies adopt different language consistently, that can influence legal texts and bureaucratic practice. However, because the decree does not regulate media or private-sector usage, broader adoption of the SI label will depend on decisions by companies, media outlets, and other actors.
Related details
The decree's September 29 date provides a concrete action point for the administration, but implementation specifics — such as which document types are affected and the timeline for switching terminology — will depend on internal agency guidance and applicable legal limits.
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