Inside Trump's "super intelligence" naming problem
The term "superintelligence" already exists, and it's driving talks about regulating advanced AI.
TL;DR
- President Trump proposed renaming AI to "super intelligence" to make it sound less "fake."
- The term "superintelligence" already has a well-established meaning in AI, referring to AI that surpasses human cognition.
- This existing definition is central to current debates about the development, potential dangers, and regulation of advanced AI systems.
- Prominent figures and organizations in the AI field, such as Nick Bostrom, Mark Zuckerberg, OpenAI, and researchers from Anthropic, are already using and discussing "superintelligence" in the context of its profound impact and potential risks, including human extinction.
- Concerns about superintelligence have led to calls for moratoriums on its development, signed by influential figures like Geoffrey Hinton and Steve Wozniak.
- Trump's proposal enters a field where the term "superintelligence" already signifies advanced AI with significant ethical and societal implications.