Trump plans to rename AI to ‘Super Intelligence’ in federal agencies

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President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order to rename “Artificial Intelligence” to “Super Intelligence” across federal agencies and procurement. This announcement, made at the UN General Assembly, has yet to be formalized in a publicly posted executive order or presidential memorandum. The State Department’s international organizations bureau has already instructed staff to adopt the new terminology in official communications. This development has sparked significant interest, reflected in prediction markets where the likelihood of this change being formalized by September 30 has surged.

Key Takeaways

• Market activity suggests increased confidence in Trump’s AI rename being formalized by September 30, with pricing now at 63% YES.
• The announcement has led to a sharp increase in market pricing, consistent with YES outcome support, with a notable 31-point rise over the past 24 hours.
• Market participants appear to anticipate further developments, with December 31 odds climbing to 77% YES, reflecting expectations for a formal directive.

What to Watch

Market observers are closely monitoring potential formal announcements from the White House or the Office of Management and Budget, which could further solidify the rename. Any confirmation of “Super Intelligence” as the standard terminology in federal communications would align with a YES resolution. Conversely, should Trump retract the announcement or agencies continue using “Artificial Intelligence,” the probability of a rename by the deadline may decrease. With one day remaining for the September 30 resolution, developments in the coming hours are crucial.

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