From Mashable · Anna Iovine · · 1m 10s
Trump Polls for AI Name Change
Trump asks for AI name change to 'Superior Intelligence' in new poll.
In brief
Trump asks for AI name change to 'Superior Intelligence' in new poll. Trump proposed renaming AI to 'Superior Intelligence' or 'Extreme Intelligence' after claiming AI fears are a hoax. Originally reported by Mashable.
Trump Proposes AI Name Change
President Trump opened a poll on X and Truth Social asking for a new name for artificial intelligence.
“Many people think that the words 'Artificial Intelligence' are inaccurate, and very ineloquent, relative to AI, or Artificial Intelligence”
Poll Options for AI
Trump suggested names like 'Superior Intelligence' or 'Extreme Intelligence' as more accurate descriptions for AI.
“A far more elegant and accurate description of this new phenomena [sic] would be Superior Intelligence (SI) or, Extreme Intelligence (EI) or, Supreme Intelligence (SI)”
Poll Results
As of writing, 'Superior Intelligence' leads with 39 percent of the vote on X.
“Superior Intelligence”
Trump's AI Stance
Trump called AI fears a 'hoax' and said he won't hinder AI industry growth, aligning with his administration's adoption of the technology.
“He also said he won't hinder the growth of the AI industry”
AI Meeting Plans
Trump wants to meet with AI executives next week, but a White House official said no meeting is scheduled.
“Trump wants to meet with AI executives next week, the New York Times reported, though a White House official told the Times on Thursday that no meeting was on the calendar”
AI Regulation Efforts
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to create an AI safety panel, while reports surfaced of a false AI report nearly starting a war with China.
“Just this week, reports surfaced that a U.S. military analyst generated a false report using AI that 'almost started a war' with China”
The big picture
Trump proposed renaming AI to 'Superior Intelligence' or 'Extreme Intelligence' after claiming AI fears are a hoax.
