Policy/press release/2026-10-04

Trump Administration Proposes Renaming Artificial Intelligence to 'Augmented Intelligence'

The Trump administration is reportedly pushing to rename "Artificial Intelligence" (AI) to "Augmented Intelligence" (SI), a move that some Silicon Valley companies are beginning to adopt. This initiative is framed by some outlets as a contrast to China's preferred term, "human-made intelligence," reflecting differing national perspectives on the technology's future.

3 articles from 3 outlets covered this story. Their coverage differs on 2 points. The underlying claim is sourced from a press release.

What do all outlets agree on?

3 outlets covered “Trump Administration Proposes Renaming Artificial Intelligence to 'Augmented Intelligence'”. All of them report the following:

  • Trump administration's effort to rename AI
  • Proposed new term: "Augmented Intelligence"
  • Silicon Valley companies adopting the new terminology
  • China's use of "human-made intelligence"

Did outlets disagree about this?

Yes. Coverage of “Trump Administration Proposes Renaming Artificial Intelligence to 'Augmented Intelligence'” differs on 2 points. Each account below is how a different outlet described the same event:

The primary significance of the renaming effort

South China Morning Post frames it as a reflection of differing US and China perspectives on AI's future; The Verge focuses on Silicon Valley's adoption of the new terminology

The specific acronym for "Augmented Intelligence"

South China Morning Post uses "SI"; The Verge uses "AI"

Which outlets covered this?

All 3 articles found on this story, grouped by the stance of the piece. Every link goes to the original publisher.

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