Trump Tells UN US Will Call AI 'Super Intelligence'
Trump told the UN General Assembly the US would rename artificial intelligence 'super intelligence.' Coverage ranges from straight reporting of the announcement to skepticism about whether the rebrand will stick and scrutiny of his broader stance on AI regulation.
What happened
US President Donald Trump announced in a UN General Assembly address that the United States will begin referring to artificial intelligence as 'super intelligence' in official documents.123456
Trump said the word 'artificial' makes the technology sound less credible and argued 'super' is more accurate, expressing hope other countries would adopt the term too.145
One outlet reported that Trump also rejected international oversight of AI in the same speech, calling regulatory efforts a 'globalist scheme'.6
The BBC reported that some people close to Trump have begun using the new term, though experts quoted say it is unlikely to be widely adopted.3
What's agreed
Reported consistently by outlets in more than one region.
- US President Donald Trump announced during his address to the UN General Assembly that the United States will refer to artificial intelligence as 'super intelligence' in official government usage.123456
- Trump argued that the term 'artificial' undersells or makes the technology sound less impressive than it is.15
- Trump expressed hope that the rest of the world would also adopt the term 'super intelligence'.45
Where accounts differ
Each account is attributed to who makes it. We do not judge between them.
Whether the term 'super intelligence' will be widely adopted
How it's framed
What each perspective puts first, based on headlines and summaries.
| Perspective | How it reads | What it puts first |
|---|---|---|
| Straight factual reportingAfrica | Reports the announcement and Trump's stated rationale without additional commentary or context.1 | announcement, rationale: 'artificial' sounds fake |
| Chinese state mediaEast Asia | Reports the rebranding announcement in a neutral, factual manner, including the shorthand 'SI'.2 | new name and approach, SI shorthand |
| UK public broadcasterEurope | Frames the story around skepticism, questioning whether the rebrand will succeed and citing expert doubt.3 | expert skepticism, limited adoption so far |
| South Asian outletsSouth Asia | Report the announcement with direct quotation of Trump's UN remarks; one outlet also highlights his rejection of international AI oversight.46 | direct quotation, US and world adoption, rejection of regulation |
| Southeast Asian outletSoutheast Asia | Places the renaming within a broader narrative of world leaders debating the dangers of AI.5 | global debate over AI dangers, technology undersold by 'artificial' |
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported reactions from other governments, AI companies, or international bodies to the renaming.
- None of the outlets reviewed detailed which specific documents or agencies would be required to change terminology, or a timeline for implementation.
- Only one outlet reported Trump's characterization of AI regulation efforts as a 'globalist scheme'; none of the others addressed this claim or provided reactions to it.
Why it matters
The announcement came during a UN General Assembly address in which Trump also addressed international efforts to regulate AI.6
Sources (6)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Europe
- 3BBC News BusinessGBPublic broadcaster
Trump wants AI to be rebranded as super intelligence. Will it work?
Africa
- 1VanguardNGPrivate
South Asia
- 4The HinduINPrivate
Trump says U.S. will henceforth call AI ‘super intelligence’
- 6The Express TribunePKPrivate
East Asia
- 2CGTNCNState-controlled
Southeast Asia
- 5The Straits TimesSGPrivate
Trump renames AI ‘super intelligence’ as leaders jostle over dangers