State Department Directs Use of ‘Super Intelligence’ Terminology
The State Department has directed its diplomats to use the term "super intelligence" instead of "artificial intelligence" in all communications, following President Trump's use of the phrase in his address to the UN General Assembly.
Mobile Pensacola, AL, September 23, 2026 — The U.S. State Department has issued new guidance to its diplomats, instructing them to adopt the term “super intelligence” in place of “artificial intelligence” across all official communications. This directive follows the use of the phrase “super intelligence” by President Donald Trump during his address to the United Nations General Assembly.
The specific details regarding the date the directive was issued or the exact channels through which it was communicated were not publicly detailed. Similarly, the scope of communications affected by this change—whether it applies to public statements, internal memos, or diplomatic cables—was not elaborated upon in the available information.
President Trump’s use of the term “super intelligence” at the UN General Assembly marked a notable departure from the more commonly used phrase “artificial intelligence” within both governmental and public discourse. The State Department’s subsequent directive suggests an effort to align official terminology with the President’s preferred phrasing.
The implications of this terminological shift for international discussions, policy development, and public understanding of advanced technology were not specified. The summary provided did not include any context on the reasons behind the preference for “super intelligence” over “artificial intelligence” or any potential impacts on how these technologies are discussed or regulated. No further directives or elaborations on this policy change have been made public at this time.
The trend summary did not contain information regarding the specific departments or offices within the State Department that are responsible for implementing this change, nor did it mention any timeline for compliance or review of its effectiveness. The exact nature of “super intelligence” versus “artificial intelligence” as interpreted by the administration remains a subject for further clarification.
Story summarized from the original created by MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press on www.wkrg.com, see more information here.
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