Trump labels AI advocates as 'enemy' amid white house terminology shift
Source: Axios, The Verge - AI, Fast Company08/10/2026, 20:53
President Donald Trump on Thursday labeled anyone using the term 'Artificial Intelligence' as 'THE ENEMY,' advocating instead for 'Super Intelligence.' This stance comes as the White House continues to use 'AI' in official communications, including on its Office of Science and Technology Policy website.
Trump's position, outlined in a post on Truth Social, reflects his push to rebrand AI as 'SI,' a move reinforced by an executive order issued in September.
Despite this directive, the White House has not imposed penalties for using the term 'AI.' The White House's AI.gov website was recently updated to SI.gov, reflecting the administration's shift in terminology.
Critics note the inconsistency, as the White House still employs 'AI' in various contexts, raising questions about the effectiveness of the rebranding effort.