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But the proposed terminology change raises a question: Does “superintelligence” mean the same thing as artificial intelligence?\nNot in established technical usage.\nArtificial intelligence, or AI, is a broad term for computer systems designed to perform tasks associated with human intelligence. Those tasks include generating text, recognizing images, answering questions and analyzing information.\nSuperintelligence, by contrast, generally refers to a hypothetical level of machine intelligence that would vastly exceed human cognitive abilities across virtually all domains.\nThe distinction matters because the capabilities of today's AI systems are not the same as the theoretical capabilities associated with superintelligence.\nWhat is artificial intelligence?\nAI encompasses a wide range of technologies, from systems that recommend videos and recognize speech to generative AI tools that produce text, images and computer code.\nSome AI systems can outperform humans at specific tasks. But excelling at an individual task does not necessarily mean a system possesses intelligence that surpasses human capabilities across the board.\nAI is the umbrella term for these technologies, regardless of whether a particular system is narrowly specialized or capable of handling a variety of tasks.\nWhat is superintelligence?\nThe term has a more specific meaning in academic and technology discussions.\nIn his 2014 book *Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies*, philosopher Nick Bostrom explored the possibility of machines developing intellectual capabilities that substantially exceed those of humans.\nUnder this definition, superintelligence would not simply mean an AI tool that writes convincingly, answers complicated questions or performs a particular task better than a person. It would mean a machine intellect capable of surpassing human cognitive performance across a broad range of fields.\nSuch a system remains a hypothetical concept. The fact that AI technology is advancing does not establish that today's systems have reached this threshold.\nWhy does Trump want to change the name?\nTrump has argued that the word “artificial” makes AI sound fake and has promoted “superintelligence” as an alternative.\nThe distinction is between the administration's preferred terminology and the established technical meaning of the word.\nIn the context of artificial intelligence, “artificial” refers to intelligence produced by a machine rather than a biological brain. It does not mean the technology or its capabilities are fake.\nUsing “superintelligence” as a replacement label does not, by itself, demonstrate that AI systems have achieved the level of intellectual capability associated with the term.\nDoes changing the name change the technology?\nNo. A change in terminology does not automatically change what a system can do.\nAI systems can become more capable as researchers develop new models and methods. 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But the proposed terminology change raises a question: Does “superintelligence” mean the same thing as artificial intelligence?\nNot in established technical usage.\nArtificial intelligence, or AI, is a broad term for computer systems designed to perform tasks associated with human intelligence. Those tasks include generating text, recognizing images, answering questions and analyzing information.\nSuperintelligence, by contrast, generally refers to a hypothetical level of machine intelligence that would vastly exceed human cognitive abilities across virtually all domains.\nThe distinction matters because the capabilities of today's AI systems are not the same as the theoretical capabilities associated with superintelligence.\nWhat is artificial intelligence?\nAI encompasses a wide range of technologies, from systems that recommend videos and recognize speech to generative AI tools that produce text, images and computer code.\nSome AI systems can outperform humans at specific tasks. But excelling at an individual task does not necessarily mean a system possesses intelligence that surpasses human capabilities across the board.\nAI is the umbrella term for these technologies, regardless of whether a particular system is narrowly specialized or capable of handling a variety of tasks.\nWhat is superintelligence?\nThe term has a more specific meaning in academic and technology discussions.\nIn his 2014 book *Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies*, philosopher Nick Bostrom explored the possibility of machines developing intellectual capabilities that substantially exceed those of humans.\nUnder this definition, superintelligence would not simply mean an AI tool that writes convincingly, answers complicated questions or performs a particular task better than a person. It would mean a machine intellect capable of surpassing human cognitive performance across a broad range of fields.\nSuch a system remains a hypothetical concept. 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