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Trump Renames AI “Superintelligence” as Hormuz Talks Fail

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 2:20 AM UTC · How we work

Center

Superintelligence branding push

U.S. President Donald Trump announced in late September 2026 that he would rename artificial intelligence “superintelligence” and rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
An NYT-Siena University poll found 61 % of likely voters oppose constructing AI data centers.
Trump instructed U.S. diplomats to refer to AI as “superintelligence” in all official communications.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was ruled out as “Super Intelligence Czar,” remaining at the Treasury.

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AI Guardrails Urged

U.S. President Donald Trump announced in September 2026 his administration will rename artificial intelligence “super intelligence” and rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz.
Critics warn the moves risk unchecked AI development and prolong conflict, endangering civilians and destabilizing the global economy.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for AI guardrails to protect humanity.
Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have sharply fallen, worsening the global economy.

Blindspot

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that unchecked artificial-intelligence development could endanger humanity and called for international guardrails.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

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Superintelligence branding push

U.S. President Donald Trump announced in late September 2026 that he would rename artificial intelligence “superintelligence” and rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
An NYT-Siena University poll found 61 % of likely voters oppose constructing AI data centers.
Trump instructed U.S. diplomats to refer to AI as “superintelligence” in all official communications.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was ruled out as “Super Intelligence Czar,” remaining at the Treasury.

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