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US Justice Dept tells staff to call AI 'super intelligence' under Trump order

Published

7 October 2026

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regulatory

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AI & ML

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United States

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Fusion42 · 7 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US Justice Department has directed its employees to use the term 'super intelligence' instead of 'artificial intelligence' in official communications and court filings, following an executive order from President Donald Trump to better reflect the technology's potential.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The US government's terminology shift signals a tougher stance on AI framing and enforcement. You must adjust your legal and policy language now to stay aligned and avoid potential compliance issues.

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1 source · 7 Oct 2026

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