U.S. State Department Directs Diplomats to Use “Super Intelligence” Terminology
The U.S. State Department has instructed diplomats to use the term “super intelligence” instead of “artificial intelligence” in their communications, following President Donald Trump's address at the U.N. General Assembly.
Richmond Petersburg, VA, September 23, 2026 — The U.S. Department of State has issued guidance to its diplomats, directing them to replace the term “artificial intelligence” with “super intelligence” in their official communications. This directive follows remarks made by President Donald Trump during his address at the United Nations General Assembly.
The shift in terminology appears to signify a change in how the U.S. government is framing discussions around advanced technological capabilities on the international stage. The specific reasons for this change in language were not detailed in the guidance, but it is understood to be connected to the President’s prior statements.
While the trend summary did not provide further context regarding the implications of this linguistic adjustment, the instruction mandates the adoption of the new term across various diplomatic channels and official documents. The contractor’s name or specific departments within the State Department responsible for disseminating this instruction were not provided.
The directive emphasizes a consistent approach to communication regarding these technologies as diplomats engage with international partners and address global issues. The precise timeline for implementation or any specific exceptions to this new terminology were not detailed. The outcome of President Trump’s address at the U.N. General Assembly, in relation to this specific instruction, remains as stated: it preceded the directive.
The U.S. State Department’s communication aims to standardize the language used to describe complex technological concepts, ensuring a unified message from American representatives. The amount of training or resources allocated to facilitate this change was not specified. The fine amount for non-compliance was not provided, as the summary did not indicate any enforcement mechanisms beyond the instruction itself.
Further details regarding the rationale behind adopting “super intelligence” over “artificial intelligence” are not available within the provided summary. The duration for which this new terminology is expected to be used also remains unstated.
Story summarized from the original created by MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press on www.wric.com, see more information here.
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