Trump vows to outlaw the term “Artificial Intelligence” in official documents
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he will prohibit the use of the phrase “Artificial Intelligence” in all official documents, urging the adoption of “Super Intelligence” instead.
In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump said the term “Artificial Intelligence” is inaccurate and will be banned from every relevant document. He urged the media, including one outlet, to start using “Super Intelligence,” a label he claims is already widely accepted. The announcement frames the change as an official policy shift, though no legislative action has been detailed.
Why it matters
Changing official terminology could shape public and policy discussions about AI technology.
How the sides frame it
MODERATE AGREEMENTCentrist coverage reports Trump’s plan to ban the term AI as a straightforward statement, while right-leaning coverage frames the move as a media-directed push, labeling AI as misleading and highlighting his past renaming efforts.
CENTER
Centrist coverage presents Trump’s announcement as a factual policy claim, noting the intended ban of the term “Artificial Intelligence” and his preferred label “Super Intelligence.”
RIGHT
Right-leaning coverage frames the story as Trump urging the media to adopt his “Super Intelligence” label, portraying the term AI as misleading and noting his previous controversial renaming attempts.
The right emphasises
- urges media to adopt his “Super Intelligence” label
- argues AI is a misleading term
- recalls prior attempts to rename geographic features
How this story developed
- Oct 19 Trump urges New Mexico to adopt the name "New America"
- Oct 22 Trump also raised the idea of renaming the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario.
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