Executive order replaces “AI” with “Super Intelligence (SI)” across the US executive branch
On September 29, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order directing federal departments and agencies to use “Super Intelligence” and “SI” instead of “Artificial Intelligence” and “AI” in official correspondence, public communications, policy and other non-statutory documents. Officials have 60 days to draft proposed legislative language defining the terms in federal law.
The order applies to the executive branch. It directs agencies to adopt the new terminology in official and non-statutory documents, and asks officials to prepare proposed legislative language to define “Super Intelligence” and “SI” in federal law within 60 days. The White House also convened technology companies to sign a parallel industry agreement.
What it means in practice:
- Federal materials will change vocabulary. Agency guidance, solicitations and communications are likely to refer to “SI”.
- Existing law is unchanged for now. Statutes, court rules and bar opinions that refer to “artificial intelligence” keep their meaning until amended.
- Contracts and policies. If your templates define “AI”, consider whether definitions should also capture “SI” or “Super Intelligence” to avoid arguments about scope. Our AI Use Policy Generator and Vendor Due Diligence Builder can help you update documents.
- Your duties are the same. ABA Formal Opinion 512, state guidance and court rules still require competence, confidentiality and verification.
Adam Jabbar’s new book, Super Intelligence (SI) for Lawyers 2026, is written for this new terminology, covering Claude, ChatGPT, legal prompts, verification and ethics. See the book.
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