The dawn of a new era has been announced in the United States, with a surprising shift in language and concept. According to an announcement recently made by the executive branch of the US government, the term ‘artificial intelligence’ is becoming a footnote in history, supplanted by a more grandiose term: ‘Super Intelligence’.
This significant semantic move signals a recalibration in perception and communication concerning AI region-wide. ‘Super Intelligence’ is a term now mandated in all official policy websites, documentation, and press releases, following a new executive order inked by none other than President Donald Trump.
Trump, clearly keen on the change, spoke passionately about it at the recent launch of America.gov, malevolently stating, “The word ‘super’ is the best word of all, and it’s the simplest.” This linguistic shift, in his point of view, better encapsulates the technological prowess and potential that artificial interlocutors, problem solvers, and engines of innovation truly represent.
President Trump also mentioned that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping – a recent guest at the White House – also found the term quite appealing. To Trump, ‘Artificial Intelligence’ is a misnomer; he argues that there is nothing ‘artificial’ about this technology. Rather, it is a demonstration of astute engineering and programming that achieves brilliance and exhibits immense power.
It remains seen how this change in lexicon, coming straight from the highest echelons of power, will impact the popular and scientific discourse on the topic. Would ‘Super Intelligence’ bring a change in attitude towards the field? Would it attract more funding, better talent, more widespread acceptance, or indeed more stringent regulation and control? Only time will tell.
However, one thing is certain. With this move, the administration is signaling its recognition of the profound influence and boundless potential of this technology. It is more than just artificial – it’s ‘super’.
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