President Donald Trump said Tuesday, Oct. 27, that he would ban the term "artificial intelligence" from all relevant documents and "everything else," according to a post on his Truth Social platform [1][2].
The announcement, delivered in the president's characteristic capitalized style, did not specify which documents would be affected or how the prohibition would be enforced. Trump said the term "artificial intelligence" is inaccurate and called instead for the use of "Super Intelligence," or SI.
In the post, he questioned why the Wall Street Journal was not using his preferred terminology, suggesting the newspaper's continued use of "artificial intelligence" was a matter of concern. The Tuesday post did not identify specific publications or documents that would be subject to the proposed ban.
The declaration marks an escalation in Trump's public campaign to reshape the language used to describe advanced computing technology. Since September, the president has repeatedly signaled that his administration would formally adopt "super intelligence" as the preferred term, though the Tuesday post was the first time he explicitly called for a ban on the phrase "artificial intelligence."
September Executive Order Directed Use of "Super Intelligence"
Trump signed an executive order in September directing the executive branch to use "SI" instead of "AI" in official communications, according to reports [2]. The order represented a formal shift in how federal agencies refer to the technology, though its practical effect on existing documents and contracts remained unclear.
In an earlier Truth Social post this month, Trump said the White House considers anyone using the term "artificial intelligence" to be "THE ENEMY" [2]. The statement, written in all capital letters, underscored the president's insistence on the terminology change and his willingness to frame the linguistic choice as a matter of political allegiance. The post did not elaborate on what consequences, if any, would follow for those who continued to use the term.
At the United Nations General Assembly last month, Trump told world leaders that the United States would rename "AI" to "SI" in documents and argued that the word "artificial" makes intelligence sound fake [2]. The Tuesday post did not specify how the ban would be enforced or which documents would be affected, leaving open questions about the scope of the directive and the mechanism by which it would be implemented.
White House Announces Super Intelligence Force
Earlier this month, Trump announced the creation of the Super Intelligence Force (SIF), to be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton. The announcement, made via Truth Social, did not provide a timeline for the force's establishment or details about its budget or staffing.
Trump said the force is tasked with coordinating federal efforts to ensure that America continues to lead the world in super intelligence and to protect the interests of Americans, according to his post. The group is directed to coordinate with consumers, public interest groups, religious organizations, critical infrastructure providers and super intelligence companies. The post did not specify what form that coordination would take or how the force would interact with existing federal agencies.
The creation of the SIF follows a series of executive actions Trump has taken on artificial intelligence policy. The White House has not released a formal charter for the force or indicated when it would begin operations.
Terminology Change Raises Questions on Implementation
No immediate comment from The Wall Street Journal was available. Trump has used the term "super intelligence" repeatedly since September, but officials have not said whether legislation or additional executive action will follow.
The White House has not responded to questions about whether the ban would extend to documents produced by private companies or whether it would carry penalties for noncompliance. The scope of the proposed prohibition, if implemented, would represent an unusual intervention in the language used by federal agencies and the private sector.
The debate centers on naming, with Trump saying "artificial" implies "fake" and "SI" is preferred. The posts did not provide a technical definition of "super intelligence" or distinguish it from existing terms such as "artificial general intelligence."
Critics have noted that the terminology change does not alter the underlying technology or the policy questions surrounding its development and regulation. The president's announcement did not address those substantive issues.
Conclusion
Trump has escalated from a September executive order directing federal agencies to use "SI" to the announced creation of the SIF and now a proposed ban on the term "artificial intelligence." The sequence of actions reflects the president's sustained focus on the terminology used to describe advanced computing technology and his willingness to use executive authority to shape the language of federal communications. The announcement ultimately left open questions about enforcement, scope and the legal basis for the proposed ban.
References
- Trump says he will ban term artificial intelligence. https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-says-he-will-ban-term-artificial-intelligence-2026-10-27/
- Trump says he will ban the term artificial intelligence. https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6175633-trump-bans-artificial-intelligence-term/
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