Former President Donald Trump initiated an informal poll on his social media platform, Truth Social, this past Saturday to gauge public opinion on renaming artificial intelligence (AI). Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the current industry-standard term, labeling it 'inaccurate' and 'very ineloquent.'

In his post, Trump proposed three specific alternatives for his followers to consider: 'Superior Intelligence,' 'Extreme Intelligence,' and 'Supreme Intelligence.' The poll serves as a public engagement exercise regarding the branding of emerging technology. While Trump has frequently utilized Truth Social to comment on cultural and political issues, this post marks a shift toward weighing in on technical nomenclature.

There is no indication that these suggestions are tied to any formal policy proposals or legislative efforts. The post has garnered attention primarily for the unconventional nature of the suggestion, as 'artificial intelligence' is a widely accepted term in both academic and commercial sectors. The Hill reports that the former president is actively seeking input from his base on which of the three proposed titles they prefer, though the post does not detail the specific criteria he believes makes the current term 'inaccurate.'