NASA to adopt 'Super Intelligence' terminology following executive order

President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14434 on September 29, 2026, mandating that all federal agencies replace the term 'Artificial Intelligence' with 'Super Intelligence' in official communications and operations.

The order aims to shift the strategic and philosophical framing of the technology. The President's stated rationale for the change is that the word 'artificial' implies something 'fake,' whereas 'Super Intelligence' is intended to convey a sense of genuine and potent intelligence.

This directive affects all facets of government, including internal documentation, public outreach, and international diplomacy. For agencies like NASA, this necessitates a significant rebranding of projects and public-facing communications.