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Newsom keeps artificial intelligence as official term in California after federal ‘super intelligence’ order

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Chase, M. (2026, October 1). Newsom keeps artificial intelligence as official term in California after federal ‘super intelligence’ order. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/technology/4750778/newsom-artificial-intelligence-executive-order-california/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-10-01 · by Mackenzie Chase

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order in California maintaining the term "Artificial Intelligence" instead of "super intelligence," which President Donald Trump had recently adopted. This decision is seen as a direct counter to Trump's move and emphasizes that changing terminology does not address the actual risks associated with AI development. The article highlights how this action aligns with Democrats and tech leaders advocating for increased regulation on AI, while also noting Trump’s support for advancing AI technology to compete globally.
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Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, signed an executive order on X (a social media platform) to maintain the term "Artificial Intelligence" in California. This decision directly challenges a recent federal move by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk to rebrand AI as "super intelligence." Newsom's order emphasizes that renaming AI does not mitigate its well-documented security and safety risks, noting that addressing these issues requires actual action rather than mere semantics. Democrats and tech leaders in California have expressed concerns about the rapid development of AI and are advocating for increased regulation to manage potential threats associated with the technology.

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“While language and choice of terminology can have significance, purporting to change something’s name cannot distract a person of normal intelligence from recognizing that impotent and craven failure to take action to address well-documented emerging security and safety risks posed by that thing,” the executive order said.
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🔮 Newsom cemented that California will continue to refer to AI as artificial intelligence while stating that changing the name doesn’t change the risks or concerns associated with the development of the technology.
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Newsom keeps artificial intelligence as official term in California after federal ‘super intelligence’ order · assertive framing

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Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed an executive order pushing back on efforts by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk to use the term “super intelligence.” asserted
Newsom → sign → term
“I just signed an executive order permanently declaring Artificial Intelligence ‘Artificial Intelligence’ in California,” Newsom said on X. “You’re welcome, America.” asserted
You → sign → X.
The move comes as a direct challenge to a recent Trump executive order that renamed AI “super intelligence.” asserted
that → come → AI
The president told reporters Tuesday that the name change was “because it’s not artificial, we all agree on that.” asserted
we → tell → that
Newsom cemented that California will continue to refer to AI as artificial intelligence while stating that changing the name doesn’t change the risks or concerns associated with the development of the technology. asserted
changing → cement → technology
“While language and choice of terminology can have significance, purporting to change something’s name cannot distract a person of normal intelligence from recognizing that impotent and craven failure to take action to address well-documented emerging security and safety risks posed by that thing,” the executive order said. asserted
order → have → thing
Democrats and tech leaders have openly expressed concerns about the rapid development of AI, pushing for more regulation. asserted
Democrats → express → regulation
Progressives, including Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX), have been advocating for Congress to take action. asserted
Congress → include → action
Trump has maintained a pro-AI stance, saying the United States needs to win against global competitors such as China. asserted
States → maintain → China
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