Trump Calls to Rename AI Super Intelligence at UN

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for artificial intelligence to be renamed “Super Intelligence,” advocating for rapid technological progress as international leaders work toward establishing safety regulations. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Trump rejected calls to slow down development, setting the stage for high-level diplomatic talks with China and addresses by tech executives at the UN Security Council.

UN Discussions and Diplomatic Meetings

During his keynote address at the UN General Assembly, Trump argued against using the term artificial to describe advanced technology. “It is not fake. It’s actually amazing,” Trump said. He also characterized warnings regarding the potential dangers of rapid AI expansion as a “hoax” and a “scam.”

His comments come as international officials seek consensus on global safety frameworks. OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman, Anthropic Chief Executive Dario Amodei, and Hugging Face Chief Executive Clément Delangue are set to address the UN Security Council on Wednesday to debate regulatory measures for AI models.

Technology regulation will also form a core element of upcoming bilateral negotiations between the United States and China. Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington D.C. on Wednesday ahead of a formal state visit planned for Thursday.

Market Reaction and Industry Competition

Financial markets responded positively to the momentum in the technology sector. A rally in tech shares on Tuesday drove the Nasdaq index to a record intraday high and a record closing level, while futures remained steady on Wednesday morning.

In the private sector, major AI companies announced cheaper models on Tuesday in response to market pressure from open-weight competitors. OpenAI expanded its GPT-6 series by introducing GPT-6 Sol for complex development tasks like coding and GPT-6 Luna for high-volume text processing, pricing API access 50% lower than promotional rates for GPT-5.6. Anthropic unveiled Claude Opus 5.5, adding a new tier to its Claude 5.5 family.

Diplomatic Contacts and Commodity Markets

In other developments at the UN summit, oil prices recorded declines on Wednesday following a three-hour meeting between U.S. officials and an Iranian delegation. Trump indicated that he faces a major choice between negotiating a agreement or taking military action against Tehran. Regional media reports noted that Iran has communicated terms for ending its seven-month conflict with the U.S. through a Qatari mediator.

Background

Efforts to establish global standards for artificial intelligence have intensified as front-tier models advance rapidly in capability. Governments across the globe are attempting to strike a balance between mitigating safety risks and preserving technological competitiveness in a expanding sector.