President Donald Trump introduced a surprising new term for AI technology during his address to world leaders. The president shared his vision for the future of artificial intelligence and revealed how the U.S. government plans to refer to it going forward.
Trump announces new AI terminology during UN General Assembly speech #
President Donald Trump told world leaders at the UN General Assembly that U.S. law enforcement could step in to control AI companies. He stated the Department of Justice would closely monitor the technology sector, Reuters reported. Trump also announced the U.S. government would replace “artificial intelligence” with “super intelligence” in official documents.
The president reaffirmed his stance against new AI regulations during the Tuesday address. He compared AI’s potential impact to the Industrial Revolution and vowed not to limit its growth. Trump dismissed recent safety concerns about the technology, calling such warnings a “hoax.”
Public anxiety about AI risks has intensified in recent weeks. Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon recently resigned and warned that AI builders believe the technology could threaten humanity. His comments fueled growing debate about whether governments should impose stricter oversight on the industry. Trump pushed back against those fears during his speech to the 81st General Assembly session. He told the gathered leaders he would not “stifle growth of something that will be bigger than the Industrial Revolution.” The remarks signaled his administration’s continued preference for industry self-governance over federal rulemaking.
The terminology shift from “artificial intelligence” to “super intelligence” marks a notable branding change for U.S. policy. Trump framed the move as part of his broader vision for American technological dominance. Meanwhile, the Justice Department’s expanded oversight role suggests the administration may still act against companies it views as problematic.
The president’s speech drew attention from global leaders already debating AI governance frameworks at the assembly. His approach contrasts sharply with European and other nations’ efforts to pass comprehensive AI safety legislation.