US Pushes to Replace AI with Super Intelligence (SI) Globally
The United States is campaigning for international organizations and the IMF to replace the term 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) with 'Super Intelligence' (SI). This diplomatic push follows a recent US federal government mandate to adopt the SI terminology. This naming shift highlights a strategic competition for technological governance and standard-setting in global geopolitics. Controlling the vocabulary allows nations to shape the narrative, regulatory approaches, and economic influence surrounding advanced computing. US Treasury Under Secretary Erin Browne announced the initiative at the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok, aiming to include SI in the IMFC consensus statement. If consensus fails, alternatives like neutral terms such as 'new technology' may be used.
## BACKGROUND
The International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) advises and reports to the IMF Board of Governors on key issues concerning the global financial system. Standard-setting and terminology choices in international bodies often reflect broader geopolitical negotiations and alignment among major world economies.