It’s not AI anymore, it’s ‘super intelligence’ (according to the White House)

The White House has officially rebranded artificial intelligence as “super intelligence” through a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump. This…

By Vane October 2, 2026 1 min read
It’s not AI anymore, it’s ‘super intelligence’ (according to the White House)

The White House has officially rebranded artificial intelligence as “super intelligence” through a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump. This administrative shift coincided with a meeting where major technology leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Dario Amodei, signed a safety pledge described by the President as morally binding. While Meta and OpenAI are adjusting their consumer-facing products to appear more approachable, the primary financial engine for these technologies continues to operate within the enterprise sector.

The rebranding signals a political intent to frame the technology as a distinct and potentially more dangerous capability rather than a standard software tool. This terminology change occurs alongside a broader regulatory push that seeks to impose moral obligations on private sector developers. The administration is attempting to establish a unified front on safety standards while the market dynamics remain heavily skewed toward business applications.

  • The term “super intelligence” is now the official government designation for the technology.
  • Major CEOs signed a pledge with no legal enforcement mechanism attached.
  • Enterprise spending remains the dominant revenue stream despite consumer marketing efforts.
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