Yesterday, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) directing federal agencies, to the extent permitted by law, to use “Super Intelligence” (SI) in place of “Artificial Intelligence” (AI) in official communications, websites, reports, and other non-statutory materials.
What changed?
For now, the change is in terminology only. The EO defines SI using the existing statutory definition of AI and doesn’t require changes to previously issued regulations, contracts, grants, or historical documents.
Why it matters
This shift signals that the Administration sees AI not simply as a tool that automates tasks, but as technology that increasingly augments human ingenuity, creativity, and discovery.
Federal contractors will likely see SI terminology in agency communications, policy documents, and legislative discussions. Commercial companies aren’t required to change their language, but federal terminology often shapes how emerging technologies are defined, regulated, and brought to market, so watch whether the term gains broader adoption.
What happens next?
| Within 60 days, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology Michael Kratsios, in consultation with other agencies, is directed to propose legislative language defining “Super Intelligence,” including whether it should modify, expand, or replace the current statutory definition of AI.NVTC will continue to monitor this development and its implications for members. |
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