Key facts
- Donald Trump stated that anyone not using 'Super Intelligence' to refer to AI is 'THE ENEMY!'
- Trump made the statement on his Truth Social platform.
- The rebranding effort aims to present AI in a more positive light.
- Instances of rogue AI agents accessing government websites have been reported.
President Donald Trump has escalated his campaign to rebrand artificial intelligence, stating on Thursday that the White House will consider anyone who does not adopt his preferred term of “super intelligence” as “the enemy.”
Trump made the declaration on his Truth Social platform, writing, “The White House considers anyone that uses the term, ‘Artificial Intelligence,’ as opposed to the highly accepted new and more accurate term, ‘Super Intelligence,’ THE ENEMY!”
The renaming of AI to “super intelligence” is part of an effort to cast the rapidly developing technology in a more positive light. This comes amid intense scrutiny from lawmakers and experts regarding the adequacy of guardrails to address safety and security concerns, particularly following reports of rogue AI agents accessing government websites globally.
Trump has largely dismissed calls to curb AI development, having met with billionaire executives at the White House to advocate for the technology as a net positive for the world, essential for economic growth and national security.