The US Executive Branch will now use the terms “Super Intelligence” and “SI” in place of “Artificial Intelligence” and “AI” in official correspondence, public communications, websites, reports, policy documents, and other non-statutory documents within the executive branch. The White House asserts that current technologies framing a complete semantic shift for the government.
This policy stems from the claim that American scientists “first gave the field its name and laid the foundations for its development,” positioning the US as the originator of this rapidly evolving technology. The order states that executive departments and agencies shall use “Super Intelligence” and “SI” in place of “Artificial Intelligence” and “AI” in official settings and will not acknowledge the usage of “Artificial Intelligence” and “AI” in any applicable setting.
The administration’s decision to label these systems as “Super Intelligence” reflects a belief that they now amplify human ingenuity and unlock previously unattainable achievements across scientific, medical and other domains. This move signals a departure from viewing these technologies as simply automating tasks to recognizing their potential to fundamentally augment human capabilities. This policy’s roots lie in a claim of American leadership in the field, positioning the United States as the originator of the technology and justifying the terminology change as a reflection of its continued dominance.
Within 60 days, the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology will submit proposed legislative language to establish a formal, federal definition of “Super Intelligence” and “SI.” This proposal will assess whether the new definition should modify or expand upon the existing statutory definition of “artificial intelligence” and will include recommendations for any additional Presidential or executive action needed for full implementation.
The order clarifies that the transition will not require alterations to existing regulations, Presidential actions, contracts, grants, or historical documents; this pragmatic approach acknowledges the logistical challenges of retroactively changing terminology across a vast network of established systems. However, the directive is unequivocal in its forward-looking application, mandating the use of “Super Intelligence” and “SI” in all new official materials.
The directive also acknowledges the limits of its authority, explicitly stating that nothing within the order should be construed to impair the authority of executive departments or agencies, or the functions of the Office of Management and Budget. Implementation will be subject to the availability of appropriations, and the order does not create any legally enforceable rights or benefits for any party. The costs associated with publishing the order will be covered by the Office of Science and Technology Policy, demonstrating a commitment to internal funding for this initiative.
“Super Intelligence” and “SI” are defined within the order as encompassing the technologies currently defined as “artificial intelligence” under section 9401(3) of title 15, United States Code, providing a legal anchor for the transition. This ensures a degree of consistency and clarity during the initial implementation phase, while the legislative proposal seeks to establish a more comprehensive and future-proof definition, reflecting a broader ambition to position the US as a leader in this rapidly evolving technological landscape and to capture the transformative potential of these advanced systems.
Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/09/inaugurating-the-era-of-super-intelligence/
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