Trump, Xi agree to rebrand AI as “super intelligence” to boost infrastructure

Photo: Ruben Reyes / Pexels President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have jointly announced a rebranding of artificial intelligence to “super intelligence,” alongside a commitment to bolster computing infrastructure. This move was revealed during a White House summit where both leaders emphasized the strategic significance of AI and its perceived risks. The rebranding is seen as an effort to frame AI development under a more positive light, potentially accelerating policy support and government spending on related technologies. Market participants appear to view this development as supportive of scenarios where the U.S. government will formally adopt the “super intelligence” terminology soon. The news has had a noticeable impact on market dynamics, particularly in prediction markets assessing the likelihood of the U.S. government officially adopting the “super intelligence” term by various deadlines. As of now, the market pricing for a formal rename by September 30 has risen to 30% YES, marking a significant increase from earlier in the week. The December 31 deadline market is even more supportive of a YES outcome, reflecting a 62.5% probability. This development has...