SpaceXAI To Become SpaceXSI? Elon Musk Says ‘No More AI’, Backs ‘SI’
Elon Musk has called for dropping 'AI' in favour of 'SI', short for Super Intelligence, and agreed to rename SpaceXAI as SpaceXSI. His remark follows Donald Trump's September 30 executive order on the term.
Elon Musk has stirred fresh debate in the tech world by suggesting that the term AI, or Artificial Intelligence, be replaced with SI, or Super Intelligence. In a short post, Musk wrote "No more AI" and said "SI" is better. When an X user asked if SpaceXAI could now be renamed SpaceXSI, Musk replied that the change would be made, signalling that his company could soon adopt the new label.
How The Exchange Unfolded
The exchange was brief. Musk first floated SI as the better term, and a user then asked about the possibility of renaming SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI. Musk confirmed it would happen. 'Super Intelligence' is New Name of AI; Donald Trump Signs Pact With Tech Firms on These 4 Layers of Safety Measures.
Is SpaceXAI Becoming SpaceXSI? Elon Musk Wants 'Super Intelligence' Instead Of AI
Trump's Executive Order On Super Intelligence
Musk's remark comes just days after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 30, directing government departments to use the term "Super Intelligence" instead of "AI" in official communications. A separate factsheet said, "The name Super Intelligence conveys the true capabilities of the technologies being developed today." ‘Unites States’ Typo on Donald Trump White House ‘Super Intelligence’ Accord Sparks Mockery (Pic).
Trump also reportedly pushed leaders of major US tech firms to adopt the new name at a recent meeting with AI company heads.
Social Media Reaction
The post has gone viral on X, with users split over the rebrand. One user wrote, "Fair. AI had a good run." Another said, "Time to change SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI." A third user disagreed, saying, "It is AI and will always be AI."
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