President Donald Trump announced at the United Nations that the term artificial intelligence should be replaced with super intelligence, arguing the word artificial makes the technology sound fake. He directed all US agencies to adopt the new term and encouraged other countries to follow. The State Department sent a memo from Michael Drager ordering diplomats to use super intelligence in all communications, and US representatives used the term at a UN Security Council meeting on AI shortly after.
Trump also rejected global AI oversight efforts, calling regulation a hoax, and said the US Department of Justice will monitor the technology. Microsoft president Brad Smith criticized AI industry leaders during a UN speech on September 23, 2026, calling out CEOs for not doing more to slow the pace of AI development. The two events highlighted a divide between political messaging and industry calls for caution.
On the product side, personal AI assistants are moving beyond simple chat answers into real-world task completion. Meta's Muse agent can make phone calls, pay bills, schedule appointments, and handle errands. Tools like OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, and Instinct work across different services, and wearables and sensors are expected to make these assistants even more common in daily life.
Coinbase expanded AI agent trading to US stocks and ETFs through Coinbase for Agents. Securities are handled by Coinbase Capital Markets Corp., a member of FINRA and SIPC, and the platform offers fractional shares starting at $1 with zero commissions. A micropayment system called x402 has processed over $54 million in volume, showing growing use of AI-driven financial tools.
Investment in AI continues to accelerate despite uncertainty. Entrepreneurs worldwide plan to increase AI spending in their main businesses, with 79% planning to spend more. Global AI investment is expected to top $367 billion in the next year. TD Bank Group pledged C$25 million to support AI development in Canada, focusing on research, startups, and sectors like healthcare, finance, and education.
AI stocks dominate the S&P 500 more than many investors realize. As of August 31, Nvidia alone made up 8.1% of the index, and the 10 largest companies represented 37.8%. Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta spend billions on AI data centers, benefiting companies like Nvidia, Broadcom, and Micron. If AI spending expectations weaken, several of the index's biggest holdings could fall at the same time.
Planet Labs is attracting investor interest by combining space technology with artificial intelligence, positioning itself as a play on two major growth trends. Indiana launched an AI Roadshow to prepare residents for AI in everyday life, with stops across the state. Governor Mike Braun is leading the initiative, and business owners are encouraged to bring real challenges to explore how AI could help solve them.
Key Takeaways
- Trump announced at the UN that artificial intelligence will be renamed super intelligence and directed all US agencies to use the new term
- The State Department ordered diplomats to replace AI with super intelligence in all documents via a memo from Michael Drager
- Microsoft president Brad Smith criticized AI CEOs at the UN for not doing enough to slow AI development
- Personal AI assistants like Meta's Muse agent now handle phone calls, bill payments, scheduling, and errands
- Coinbase launched AI agent trading for US stocks and ETFs, with its x402 micropayment system processing over $54 million in volume
- 79% of entrepreneurs worldwide plan to increase AI investment, with global spending expected to top $367 billion
- TD Bank Group pledged C$25 million to support AI development in Canada across healthcare, finance, and education
- Nvidia alone made up 8.1% of the S&P 500 as of August 31, with the top 10 companies representing 37.8%
- Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta spend billions on AI data centers, benefiting chip and infrastructure companies
- Indiana launched an AI Roadshow led by Governor Mike Braun to prepare residents for AI in everyday life
Trump wants artificial intelligence renamed to super intelligence
President Donald Trump announced at the United Nations that the term artificial intelligence should be replaced with super intelligence. He said the word artificial makes the technology sound fake. Trump wants US documents and hopefully the world to adopt the new name. He also said AI regulation efforts are a hoax.
Trump announces AI name change at UN General Assembly
Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly on September 22 that the US will use super intelligence instead of artificial intelligence. He said the word artificial makes intelligence seem fake. Trump had previously polled followers on social media about the name. He also rejected a global AI oversight organization and said the US Department of Justice will watch the technology.
Trump rebrands AI as super intelligence amid concerns
President Donald Trump announced before the United Nations General Assembly that he is renaming artificial intelligence to super intelligence. He directed all US agencies to use the new term and encouraged other countries to follow. The move comes as public concerns grow about unregulated AI expansion. Trump rejected global oversight schemes for the technology.
State Department orders diplomats to use super intelligence term
The State Department told diplomats to use super intelligence instead of artificial intelligence in all communications. This followed a memo from President Donald Trump obtained by The Associated Press. The memo ordered the change to downplay potential risks of the technology. Some experts are skeptical that super intelligence is a clear replacement for artificial intelligence.
Diplomats ordered to adopt super intelligence terminology
An email sent to State Department employees by Michael Drager ordered all references to artificial intelligence to be changed to super intelligence. The directive came shortly after Trump's speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. US representatives used the SI term at a UN Security Council meeting about AI on Wednesday. It was unclear if other agencies received similar orders.
US diplomats told to use term super intelligence instead of artificial intelligence
The State Department ordered diplomats to replace the term artificial intelligence with super intelligence in all documents. This change came after President Trump spoke at the U.N. General Assembly. An email from Michael Drager told staff to use SI going forward. Trump said the word artificial makes intelligence seem fake.
Personal AI assistants are now handling everyday tasks for users
Personal AI assistants like Meta's Muse agent can now do more than answer questions. They can make phone calls, pay bills, schedule appointments, and handle errands. Tools such as OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, and Instinct also work across different services. Wearables and sensors are expected to make these assistants even more popular.
Personal AI assistants move into everyday tasks and investing
Personal AI assistants are expanding beyond simple chat answers into real task completion. Meta's Muse agent works with cloud computing, security systems, and wearable sensors. Users can start by giving the assistant a clear goal and useful context. The assistant can handle tasks like finding deals, scheduling, and managing paperwork.
Trump's AI agenda builds alliance between politics and tech
Donald Trump and the tech industry have formed a strong partnership around artificial intelligence. The alliance focuses on promoting American innovation and AI-driven economic growth. Trump launched an AI safety initiative during his administration. The partnership continues to shape how AI is developed and used in the United States.
Coinbase AI agent trading expands to US stocks and ETFs
Coinbase launched AI agent trading for US stocks and ETFs through Coinbase for Agents. Securities are handled by Coinbase Capital Markets Corp., a member of FINRA and SIPC. The platform offers fractional shares starting at $1 with zero commissions. A micropayment system called x402 has processed over $54 million in volume.
Entrepreneurs plan major AI investments despite uncertainty
Entrepreneurs worldwide plan to increase AI investment in their main businesses, with 79% planning to spend more. Global AI investment is expected to top $367 billion in the next year. 44% of those surveyed expect AI integration to increase their staff headcount over the next two years. 43% say the top reason for using AI is to increase employee productivity. 95% of business owners said they are positive about their business prospects.
TD Bank pledges C$25m to support Canadian AI development
TD Bank Group, one of Canada's largest banks, is pledging C$25 million to support the development of artificial intelligence in Canada. The money will support research and development of AI and provide funding for startups working on AI-related projects. The bank aims to help create a thriving AI ecosystem in Canada. AI development supported by this pledge will span healthcare, finance, and education sectors. The bank expects this investment to drive economic growth and create new opportunities for Canadians.
AI stocks dominate S&P 500 more than investors realize
As of Aug. 31, the 10 largest companies represented 37.8% of the S&P 500 index. Nvidia alone made up 8.1% of the index. Many of the top holdings are tied directly to AI infrastructure spending. Companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta spend billions on AI data centers. Nvidia, Broadcom and Micron benefit from that spending through chips, networking and memory. If AI spending expectations weaken, several of the S&P 500's biggest holdings could fall at the same time.
Microsoft president criticizes AI titans at UN speech
Microsoft's president Brad Smith criticized AI giant CEOs during a speech at the UN. He slammed AI leaders for their lackluster efforts to slow down AI development. The speech took place on Sept. 23, 2026. Smith called out the technology leaders for not doing more to slow the pace of AI advancement.
Indiana AI roadshow comes to Evansville to prepare residents
The state of Indiana is launching an Indiana AI Roadshow with stops across the state to prepare residents for AI in everyday life. Governor Mike Braun is leading the initiative. On Oct. 2, the community can attend a roadshow at the Old National Events Plaza in Evansville. Business owners are urged to bring real challenges and work with students and technical experts to explore how AI could help solve them. Speakers include former Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, USI President Steven Bridges and representatives from Ascend Indiana.
Planet Labs blends space and AI investment themes
Planet Labs is attracting investor interest by combining space technology with artificial intelligence. The company is seen as a strong play on two major growth trends. Stock prices referenced were from September 19, 2026. A related video was published on September 21, 2026.
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- US diplomats told to use term ‘super intelligence’ not ‘artificial intelligence’ after Trump's call
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- Coinbase AI Agent Trading Expands to US Stocks and ETFs
- Entrepreneurs plan to spend a fifth of revenue on AI investments
- Canada’s TD Bank pledges C$25m for AI
- AI Stocks Now Dominate the S&P 500 More Than Investors Realize
- Microsoft president criticizes AI titans racing ahead
- Push to make Indiana ‘AI-ready’ brings statewide tour to Evansville
- Planet Labs Combines Two of the Biggest Investment Themes: Space and Artificial Intelligence
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