Trump proposes 'super intelligence' as new AI label

President Donald Trump announced on September 22, 2026, that all U.S. government documents should refer to artificial intelligence as 'super intelligence.' The directive was made during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Trump argued that the term 'artificial' makes AI 'sound fake,' despite its lack of authenticity. He also dismissed AI safety concerns, comparing them to past hoaxes like climate change and the 'Russia hoax.' Trump framed the global AI race as an existential competition against China, emphasizing U.S. dominance. His push for a rebranding of AI has intensified in recent days, amid protests over data centers and fears of job displacement. Advisers have warned that public distrust of AI could harm Republicans in the midterms, yet Trump remains committed to the strategy. His call for an 'AI Force' has sparked a scramble to appoint a new AI czar.