U.S. Government to Rebrand AI as Super Intelligence
October 6, 2026 · 2 min read
The United States government plans to officially refer to artificial intelligence as "Super Intelligence," or "SI," instead of "AI" or "Artificial Intelligence." This change reflects a belief that the term "Super Intelligence" better represents the "infinite possibilities" associated with the technology.
This announcement coincides with a gathering of leaders from major AI companies, including Elon Musk from xAI, Sundar Pichai from Google, Satya Nadella from Microsoft, Greg Brockman from OpenAI, Jensen Huang from NVIDIA, and Dario Amodei from Anthropic, who signed a document titled "White House Accord on Super Intelligence." The document emphasizes the need for enhanced self-regulation within the industry and encourages the sharing of best practices among companies.
The shift in terminology is noteworthy, as it aligns with the ongoing discussions among researchers from companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google/DeepMind, who have been advocating for a slowdown in AI development. In contrast, NVIDIA has been promoting open development, while Meta has called for self-regulation. The new accord appears to seek a consensus on stronger self-regulation frameworks.
This change also highlights the evolving relationship between the tech industry and politics, as AI technologies become increasingly intertwined with governmental policies. The seating arrangement at the lunch with the President, which was shared on Trump’s social media platform, "Truth Social," further underscores the political dynamics, with Musk and Huang sitting close to Trump, while Brockman was seated farther away.
The ongoing discourse about the rebranding of AI to SI is expected to influence how companies present their technologies in the future. As the conversation around AI continues to evolve, the implications of this rebranding for public perception and industry practices will be closely monitored.