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Trump and Xi Rebrand AI Terminology as “Super Intelligence”
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Core Event
During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent state visit, the United States and China announced that they would refer to emerging technologies formerly called “artificial intelligence” as “super intelligence.” The change is documented in a White House fact sheet that lists the agreement as part of the leaders’ security discussions. The fact sheet also notes that the two governments will establish a communications channel to address safety-related “super intelligence” incidents.
Background & Context
The terminology shift follows a series of public statements by former President Donald Trump in which he promoted “Super Intelligence” (abbreviated “SI”) as a preferred label for advanced machine-learning systems. Commentators have linked the focus to recent polling that highlighted the term, and the American Psychological Association has cautioned against diagnosing Trump with “AI psychosis,” noting the phrase is not a formal medical diagnosis.
Official Statements & Responses
White House officials presented the term change as a mutual decision, emphasizing that both sides agreed to use “super intelligence” in official communications. Counterterrorism Director Sebastian Gorka reinforced the new terminology in a televised interview with Newsmax, insisting that media outlets adopt “SI” rather than “AI.” The Associated Press reported that the meeting produced no major breakthroughs, but analysts cited in the AP story suggested that the new communication channel could help prevent disputes from escalating.
What’s Next
The fact sheet indicates that U.S. and Chinese representatives will convene in November to discuss the risks and benefits associated with “super intelligence.” The planned dialogue will build on the newly created channel for reporting safety-related incidents, aiming to sustain the terminology alignment and address emerging concerns.