Trump's AI Rename Plan Draws Expert Warnings on Regulation

President Donald Trump proposed renaming Artificial Intelligence to "Super Intelligence" during his United Nations General Assembly address, while simultaneously pledging to give the technology "free rein" rather than regulate it. Trump argued the term "artificial" is inaccurate, saying "there's nothing artificial about it," and plans to change usage across government documents. However, experts warn AI is not super intelligence, and the "Godfather of AI," Geoffrey Hinton, testified Congress has "maybe a year" to regulate before losing control. Hinton highlighted risks like recursive self-improvement, where AI designs better AI, and urged slowing down. Trump rejected global oversight schemes, prioritizing competition with China, leaving concerns about unfettered AI development and safety unaddressed.