US State Department Directs Use of ‘Super Intelligence’ Term in Diplomatic Communications
The US State Department has instructed diplomats to use the term 'super intelligence' instead of 'artificial intelligence' in communications, a directive issued after President Trump's remarks at the U.N. General Assembly.
Tyler Longview, TX, September 23, 2026 — The U.S. State Department has issued new guidance to its diplomats, directing them to adopt the term “super intelligence” in place of “artificial intelligence” within official communications. This shift in terminology comes in the wake of remarks made by President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly.
The directive, which mandates the use of “super intelligence” rather than the more commonly recognized “artificial intelligence,” signifies a potential change in how the U.S. government refers to advanced computational capabilities in its diplomatic exchanges. The specific reasons for this linguistic alteration were not elaborated upon beyond its connection to President Trump’s recent address at the international forum.
The context for this change appears to be linked to the President’s public statements delivered during the UN General Assembly. While the exact nature of President Trump’s remarks regarding artificial intelligence was not specified in the summary, the State Department’s subsequent instruction suggests a deliberate effort to align diplomatic language with the administration’s preferred terminology or framing of the subject.
The adoption of “super intelligence” could imply a focus on the future potential or perceived power of AI systems, or it may reflect a particular strategic viewpoint on the implications of such technologies. The contractor’s name responsible for implementing or communicating this change was not provided. Furthermore, the timeline for full adherence to this new nomenclature across all State Department communications has not been detailed. The specific impact on existing reports, official statements, or intergovernmental discussions remains to be seen. The department has not released further details regarding the rationale or broader implications of this terminology update.
Story summarized from the original created by MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press on www.ketk.com, see more information here.
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