California Governor Gavin Newsom Rejects Trump's Push to Rename 'AI' to 'Super Intelligence'

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-10-26, directing state agencies to continue using the term "Artificial Intelligence" (AI) in official communications and governance. This directly counters a federal executive order by President Trump requiring federal agencies to adopt the term "Super Intelligence" (SI) instead of AI. This dispute highlights an escalating administrative conflict between California and the federal government over tech policy and branding. While primarily a political terminology battle, it reflects broader disagreements on how government entities should frame AI governance and manage technology safety risks. Newsom explicitly noted in the order that altering a technology's name does not remove its well-documented safety risks or the need for regulatory action. The directive ensures all state departments under executive authority adhere to standard AI terminology across reports, policy papers, and public communications.