U.S. pushes for global shift from 'ai' to 'si' in international documents

On October 15, Reuters reported that the United States is advocating for the global adoption of the term 'Super Intelligence' (SI) to replace 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) in international contexts. The U.S. Department of Treasury's Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs, Erin Browne, stated that SI better captures the essence of the emerging technology. The U.S. has already instructed federal agencies to adopt the new terminology, framing it as a priority. With the U.S. currently holding the G20 presidency, Washington aims to promote SI internationally. Reuters suggests that the debate over terminology reflects broader concerns about governance, standard-setting, and geopolitical influence. If consensus is not reached, the IMFC chair, Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister, could issue a statement summarizing differing views. Alternatively, a neutral term like 'new technology' might be used.