--- title: "Trump Promises to Officially Ban the Term 'Artificial Intelligence' in US Documents" description: "Donald Trump has promised to officially ban the term 'artificial intelligence' in US documents, calling it inaccurate. He previously signed an executive order replacing the term with 'superintelligence'." date: 2026-10-27T20:34:33.490Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/trump-promises-to-ban-artificial-intelligence-term tags: [trump, artificial-intelligence, superintelligence, us-policy] author: "Andrey Kosynko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Trump Promises to Officially Ban the Term 'Artificial Intelligence' in US Documents ![Donald Trump speaking emotionally at a podium against the backdrop of American flags](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/27/trump-zapretit-termin-iskusstvennyy-intellekt/trump-zapretit-termin-iskusstvennyy-intellekt-1.webp) ## Key Points - Trump promised to officially ban the term 'artificial intelligence' in US documents and materials - The justification cited is the 'inaccuracy' of the current name; preference is given to the term 'superintelligence' - In late September 2026, an executive order was signed to replace the term across federal agencies - The creation of the 'Super Intelligence Force' structure was announced to coordinate AI policy US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to officially ban the use of the term "artificial intelligence" in all relevant documents and other materials in the near future. He made this statement on his social media network, explaining the decision by stating that the existing name is "very unfortunate and inaccurate." The statement comes against the background of measures already taken by the administration to replace terminology in the technology sector. ### Rationale and Mention of The Wall Street Journal In the publication, Trump specifically noted that The Wall Street Journal continues to use the term "artificial intelligence." According to him, the alternative name—"superintelligence"—is already used by "almost everyone else" or "will soon begin to be used." "Soon we will officially ban the use of the term 'artificial intelligence' (AI) in all relevant documents and any other materials due to its inaccuracy," the president stated. ### Previous Steps: Executive Order and New Structure The statement was a continuation of a series of measures that the US administration has taken in the field of terminology and the organization of work with technology. In late September 2026, Trump signed an executive order requiring federal agencies to use the term "superintelligence" (SI) instead of "artificial intelligence" (AI). The goal, as indicated, is to change public perception of the technology. In addition, it was previously announced that a new government structure—the "Super Intelligence Force"—would be created to coordinate the American administration's policy in the field of artificial intelligence. ### Details and Open Questions In the new publication, the president did not disclose the mechanism for implementing the ban and did not specify what measures might be applied to those who continue to use the previous term. Previously, reports indicated that Trump called those who refuse to use the term "artificial intelligence" "enemies." Thus, the announced ban remains at the level of statements without published regulatory details. ### Significance for the Industry Changing official terminology at the level of federal documents could affect wording in government procurement, reports, and regulations, but practical consequences for the commercial sector and the international community have not yet been determined. Further developments will depend on whether a corresponding regulatory act appears and how exactly it will be implemented. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Трамп пообещал официально запретить термин "искусственный интеллект"](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/tramp-poobitsyav-ofitsiyno-zaboroniti-termin-1793132969.html) - Primary source: Trump's social media statement, mention of WSJ, executive order replacing the term, and the 'Super Intelligence Force' structure. - [Трамп высказался о запрете термина «искусственный интеллект»](https://www.gazeta.ru/tech/news/2026/10/27/29617987.shtml) - Confirms the promise to ban the term in the near future. - [Трамп пообещал запретить использование термина «искусственный интеллект»](https://aif.ru/politics/tramp-poobeshchal-zapretit-ispolzovanie-termina-iskusstvennyy-intellekt) - Confirms the late September executive order, the lack of mechanism details, and those refusing the term previously being called 'enemies'. - [Трамп пообещал запретить слова "искусственный интеллект"](https://news.rambler.ru/tech/57312752-tramp-poobeschal-zapretit-slova-iskusstvennyy-intellekt/) - Confirms the social media statement about the imminent official ban of the term. ## FAQ ### What exactly did Trump promise to do with the term 'artificial intelligence'? He promised to officially ban the use of the term 'artificial intelligence' (AI) in all relevant documents and other materials in the near future due to its 'inaccuracy'. ### What term is proposed to replace 'artificial intelligence'? The term 'superintelligence' (SI). A corresponding executive order for federal agencies was signed in late September 2026. ### Has the mechanism of the ban been disclosed? No. The publication does not specify the details of implementing the ban or measures for those who continue to use the former term.