President Donald Trump proposed rebranding artificial intelligence with a new name, suggesting options such as Superior Intelligence, Extreme Intelligence, or Supreme Intelligence. The proposal came after he claimed AI safety concerns are part of a Democratic-led hoax aimed at undermining the United States.
Trump's social media post included a poll asking followers to vote on a new name for AI, with the poll still ongoing as of publication. He also accused critics of AI of being part of a broader pattern of false narratives, including claims about Russia, Ukraine, and global warming.
The president further stated that he would 'cherish [the AI industry], help it, and watch over it, as it grows,' while also forming an AI Force, similar to the Space Force established in his first term. He emphasized that the AI Force would be led by individuals with 'High I.Q.' and would be announced in the near future.
"I will be announcing, in the near future, the AI 'Czar' — Only High I.Q. individuals need apply!" said Trump. He did not specify the duties of the AI Force or the AI Czar, leaving the details unclear.
The announcement follows a recent intensification of the AI safety debate, with critics arguing that concerns about AI's existential threat are a distraction from more immediate harms. Trump's comments also echoed his remarks at a golf tournament, where he expressed openness to 'guardrails' but criticized negative forces pushing for AI regulation.
Trump did not provide evidence to support his claims about the AI backlash being a hoax, and the source of the AI safety concerns remains a topic of debate. The next steps for the AI Force and Czar remain to be determined.
Source: techcrunch
