State Department Directs Diplomats to Use “Super Intelligence” Term
The U.S. State Department has directed diplomats to use the term "super intelligence" instead of "artificial intelligence" in communications, following a directive prompted by President Trump's remarks at the U.N. General Assembly.
Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 23, 2026 —
The U.S. State Department has issued a directive instructing its diplomats to replace the term “artificial intelligence” with “super intelligence” in official communications. This change in terminology follows a directive that was reportedly prompted by remarks made by President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly.
The exact date of the directive from the State Department was not provided. Similarly, the specific date and context of President Trump’s remarks at the U.N. General Assembly that initiated this change were not detailed. The precise nature of President Trump’s statements or the specific reasons cited for the requested terminology shift were also not made public.
Official communications from diplomatic bodies often undergo review and refinement to ensure consistency in messaging and to reflect evolving strategic priorities or perceptions. The move to adopt “super intelligence” may signal a particular framing or emphasis that the administration wishes to place on the development and discussion of advanced technological capabilities.
The implications of this terminology change for international discussions, policy development, and the technical understanding of advanced computing systems remain to be seen. Information regarding the specific channels through which this directive was disseminated within the State Department, or whether similar guidance has been issued to other federal agencies, was not immediately available.
Discussions surrounding artificial intelligence and its potential impact on national security, economic competitiveness, and societal structures are ongoing globally. The adoption of new terminology by a key diplomatic entity like the U.S. State Department could influence the discourse and the way these complex technological concepts are discussed in international forums. Further details on the rationale behind this directive and its intended scope are anticipated.
Story summarized from the original created by MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press on www.wtnh.com, see more information here.
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