Trump Renames AI as Superintelligence, Calling Opponents Enemies, Sparks Controversy

Former US President Donald Trump recently suggested in a public speech that the term "artificial intelligence" be renamed "super intelligence," stating that anyone unwilling to accept the name change would be considered an "enemy." These remarks once again highlight Trump's hardline stance on technology issues, bringing his consistent political messaging tactics into the discussion of artificial intelligence. Although he did not specify what concrete consequences individuals would face if they reject the name change, the remark quickly sparked controversy on social media and has been viewed by numerous commentators as a challenge to technology and social governance.

Artificial intelligence has globally become a key driving force for economic development, national defense security, and social governance. Over the past decade, the US government has invested billions of dollars in AI research and industrialization, attempting to establish the United States' leadership in the global AI field through documents such as the American Artificial Intelligence Initiative and the National Defense AI Strategy. During his presidency, Trump also repeatedly emphasized the importance of AI, signing an executive order in 2017 requiring the federal government to accelerate the research and development of AI technology. However, his remarks on technology issues often carry a high degree of politicization, such as previously referring to AI as "the future military advantage" or "the key to national security." His latest call for "super intelligence" demonstrates his desire to position AI as a state-dominated "super asset" using more authoritative and controlling language.

Renaming "artificial intelligence" to "super intelligence" is not merely a linguistic change; it may also symbolize a vision for the redistribution of power. In past political rhetoric, Trump frequently labeled opponents as "enemies" to solidify cohesion among his supporters. If this statement is adopted by certain political groups, it could lead to the development and use of AI technology being more strictly incorporated into the framework of national security and military applications, and might even restrict the free exploration of AI technology by academia and private enterprises. Should actual policies be implemented in the future, this will have a profound impact on the global AI governance landscape, particularly in areas such as international cooperation, technical standard-setting, and ethical norms.

The international community has also had varied responses to this development. In its AI white paper, the European Union has put forward the concept of "trustworthy artificial intelligence," emphasizing transparency, explainability, and the protection of human rights. If the United States, under Trump's influence, renames AI and strengthens its militarization, it could provoke vigilance among other countries regarding US AI policies, and may even prompt some nations to accelerate their own independent AI research and development to avoid being influenced or controlled by US technology and policies. Asian countries such as Japan, South Korea, and China have already been seeking a balance between AI ethics and national security, are maintaining a high level of attention toward these remarks by the United States, and may re-examine cooperation mechanisms for AI governance in international multilateral forums.

Overall, Trump's proposed concept of "super intelligence" and his warning of "enemies" reflect a high degree of internal sensitivity and competitive anxiety within the United States regarding AI technology. Regardless of whether his remarks can be translated into concrete policies, they have already sparked a global rethinking of the relationship among AI governance, national security, and technological ethics. If the United States adopts a more militarized and exclusionary course in the AI field in the future, it will not only alter the direction of America's own technological development, but may also reshape the international community's expectations and norms regarding artificial intelligence. (Source of facts: Central News Agency)