U.S. President Donald Trump announced at the United Nations General Assembly on September 22nd that the U.S. government will stop using the term "artificial intelligence" (AI), instead opting for "super intelligence" (SI).

• The chosen term, "super intelligence," already has a specific meaning in AI research referring to systems that significantly outperform humans on all cognitive tasks, a concept not yet realized.
• The decision reportedly stemmed from a poll on September 19th where Trump asked followers to choose between "Superior Intelligence," "Extreme Intelligence," and "Supreme Intelligence," with "Super" not being an option.
• Despite the announcement, no official executive order or memo has been published by the White House instructing agencies to make the switch, and the administration's AI policy site, ai.gov, still uses "artificial intelligence."

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to form an AI Force and appoint an AI czar, rejecting calls from leading AI companies to slow down development.

• Trump vowed to "cherish" and "help" the AI industry's growth, comparing his "AI Force" to the Space Force.
• Earlier, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, along with OpenAI's Sam Altman and others, proposed slowing AI development due to risks like recursive self-improvement and a recent OpenAI security incident.
• Despite these calls for a slowdown, Trump dismissed AI fears as a "HOAX" and suggested companies calling for regulation might be acting for self-serving motives.

Google recently held its Tutunge na Gemini workshop in Nairobi, empowering Kenyan creators and students with practical applications of its AI tools.

• The workshop focused on using Gemini's latest capabilities for content creation, research, and planning.
• Key participants included Gen Z creators, media professionals, and university students, with insights from Google Head of Communications Africa, Janet Kemboi, and Regional Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Middle East & Africa, Charles Murito.
• Google also highlighted its AI Plus Student Offer, providing eligible university students with enhanced access to Gemini's advanced AI features and cloud storage.