Trump renames AI as 'Super Intelligence' in UN speech
President Donald Trump announced at the UN General Assembly this week that he is renaming artificial intelligence "SI," or "Super Intelligence," a term popularized by philosopher Nick Bostrom's 2014 book, which warns of potentially catastrophic, world-ending risks from AI that surpasses human reasoning. Trump's rebranding, likely influenced by Silicon Valley figures, comes as he rejects AI regulation, arguing the US must outpace China. Critics suggest the name change is a deliberate effort to normalize a dangerous concept and downplay public concern over the lack of guardrails. Bostrom's book describes superintelligence as machines that outstrip the best human brains in every field, becoming uncontrollable and self-protective. His work is cited by tech leaders, and he remains cautiously optimistic, advocating for a "dial" approach to AI development rather than a "switch," a view seemingly at odds with the administration's stance.