Trump proposes renaming 'Artificial Intelligence' and calls AI safety concerns a Democratic hoax
President Trump posted on Truth Social suggesting AI be rebranded with a term like 'Superior,' 'Extreme,' or 'Supreme Intelligence,' running a poll for followers to choose. He also claimed that growing public concern over AI and data centers is a manufactured Democratic hoax akin to past controversies like Russia investigations and impeachment efforts, vowing not to let opposition to AI succeed.
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Trump's comments signal that his administration may resist regulatory scrutiny of AI even as bipartisan concerns grow over data center expansion and AI's societal risks. Framing safety criticism as partisan hoaxes could weaken efforts to establish meaningful oversight of a rapidly advancing industry with major economic and environmental stakes.
- Trump wants to rename 'Artificial Intelligence,' offering options via a public poll.
- He dismissed AI safety concerns as a Democratic-led hoax without evidence.
- His remarks come amid rising bipartisan scrutiny of AI data centers, including new state-level permit restrictions.
Source: techcrunch.com — Anthony Ha, 2026-09-19
Published there as: “Trump says it’s time to rebrand AI with a new name — and he’s also creating an AI Force”
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