State Department orders diplomats to replace 'artificial intelligence' with 'super intelligence'

The State Department has ordered diplomats in its international organizations bureau to replace the term "artificial intelligence" with "super intelligence" in all official communications, following President Donald Trump's U.N. address this week. An internal email from Deputy Assistant Secretary Michael Drager on Tuesday instructed staff to use "SI" in all remarks, positions, and press elements, citing Trump's speech where he said the word "artificial" makes intelligence sound fake. The directive's scope across other government agencies remains unclear. Trump announced the rebranding at the U.N. General Assembly, and U.S. officials have already used "SI" at a Security Council meeting. The change could affect Trump's "AI Force" initiative, while he continues rejecting federal regulation, citing competition with China.