Trump urges U.S. to call AI “super intelligence” and rejects global AI regulatory scheme

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At the United Nations General Assembly, President Trump said the United States will use the term “super intelligence” instead of “artificial intelligence” in official documents. He dismissed proposals for an international framework to control the technology, calling them a “globalist scheme.” Trump also announced plans for an “AI Force” and the appointment of an AI czar to guide the effort, likening it to the Space Force.

He noted that the Department of Justice will track developments in the sector. The proposals come as tech leaders call for stronger safety measures and as more than 20 countries seek binding regulations.

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Why it matters

Changing the terminology and creating an “AI Force” could influence U.S. policy and industry direction on advanced AI, with implications for global competition and safety.

How the sides frame it

HIGH AGREEMENT

All camps report Trump’s UN speech calling for renaming AI to “super intelligence,” the creation of an “AI Force,” and rejection of new regulations, but they differ in tone.

LEFT

Trump is portrayed as dismissing AI safety concerns, branding critics as alarmist hoax-mongers, and pushing a nationalist, anti-regulation agenda.

CENTER

Trump’s proposals are presented factually, noting his renaming plan, AI Force idea, and opposition to regulation while also referencing expert warnings and policy debates.

RIGHT

Trump is depicted as a strong leader defending U.S. dominance, denouncing globalist regulation attempts, and casting AI critics as part of a hoax-driven left.

The left emphasises

Trump “dismisses AI safety concerns” and likens critics to climate-alarmists.
He calls warnings a “hoax” and frames the move as a fight against the “Left.”
Emphasis on beating China and protecting industry growth.

The right emphasises

Trump rejects a “globalist scheme” for AI regulation.
He stresses U.S. strategic advantage over China and calls critics a hoax.
Highlights the Department of Justice’s role in monitoring the sector.

How this story developed

Jul 28 AI leaders urge U.S. to back global framework for slowing automated AI progress
Sep 15 President Donald Trump rejected the CEOs' appeals and senior Republicans signaled reluctance, while Senator John Kennedy introduced a “kill switch” proposal.
Sep 15 China’s security ministry released a notice warning that generative AI tools are being weaponised by hostile forces.
Sep 15 Trump and Xi are unlikely to agree to an AI slowdown at the upcoming summit.
Sep 16 While a recent poll shows two-thirds of Americans fear AI could end humanity, conference goers largely dismissed imminent extinction. Attendees such as Dean Levita and Henry Sandles said they trust safeguards and focus on labor displacement, while Sara Jamison and Ashleigh Kaye highlighted the environmental toll of data centers. Others, like Deep Karia and Soumya Nimmu, worried about privacy, mental-health strain and misuse of AI in deepfakes and weapons.
Sep 16 Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun called for multilateral AI cooperation at the Xiangshan Forum and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified on maintaining America’s tech edge.
Sep 17 In response to recent high-profile incidents involving rogue AI agents, CEOs and founders such as Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, Demis Hassabis, Satya Nadella and Elon Musk signed a joint statement calling for slower progress. The proposal outlines three steps: third-party safety auditors, industry coordination on standards, and global cooperation among democratic governments. Companies like Anthropic have already pledged to allow external evaluators access to their models.
Sep 17 President Donald Trump met President Xi Jinping in Washington to discuss AI safety.
Sep 18 Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang publicly opposed a unified slowdown, emphasizing market incentives.
Sep 18 Lawmakers have begun focusing on updating Section 230 and school‑board decisions related to AI.
Sep 19 In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump said the AI Force will mirror the Space Force and aim to protect the fast-growing AI sector. He promised the initiative will encourage development while using existing laws to curb abuses, and he pledged not to hinder the industry’s growth. The post also claimed AI could become as significant as the Internet, potentially representing a quarter of the U.S. economy, and asserted that the United States currently leads China in the field.
Sep 19 Trump added the AI Force proposal to his agenda.
Sep 20 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York to discuss AI safety and trade ahead of the Trump‑Xi summit.
Sep 22 Trump announced the creation of an “AI Force” and the selection of an AI czar.