--- title: "Trump proposes renaming artificial intelligence" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-proposes-renaming-artificial-intelligence" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/trump-proposes-renaming-artificial-intelligence" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-proposes-renaming-artificial-intelligence.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/trump-proposes-renaming-artificial-intelligence" category: "Politics" published: "2026-09-19T17:45:38.939Z" source_reported: "2026-09-19T19:38:33.420Z" updated: "2026-09-19T18:30:22.155Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 57 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-19T18:30:21.892798+00:00" --- # Trump proposes renaming artificial intelligence *Former president launches poll on social media for supporters to choose a new name for AI.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to Trump, with three suggested names and a poll, corroborated across 19 outlets. - Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is largely digests, with one full report. Lacks quotes from affected parties or opposing views. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises a poll and specific name suggestions, which are present in the article. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Donald Trump proposed renaming artificial intelligence, calling the current term inaccurate and ineloquent. - He launched a poll on his social media account, offering 'Superior Intelligence,' 'Extreme Intelligence,' and 'Supreme Intelligence' as alternative names. - Trump stated that many people believe the term 'artificial intelligence' is not a fitting description for the technology. - The story was not covered by any centre-rated outlets. Donald Trump has proposed renaming artificial intelligence (AI). He stated that many people consider the term 'artificial intelligence' to be inaccurate and ineloquent. Trump launched a poll on his social media account, Truth Social, asking supporters to vote on alternative names for the technology. ## Proposed names for AI Trump suggested 'Superior Intelligence,' 'Extreme Intelligence,' and 'Supreme Intelligence' as potential replacements for 'artificial intelligence.' The poll appeared on his social media platform, where users could vote for their preferred option. ## What the coverage left out None of the centre-rated reports covered this story. The digests from the right-rated outlets did not include specific details about the number of votes cast in the poll or user reactions shared on social media platforms like X, which were mentioned in the full report from The News. ## Who covered it Shares of the 14 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 14% (2) - Centre: 7% (1) - Right: 79% (11) 17 of 31 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-19T18:30:21.892798+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 6 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-19T19:15:15.608Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated reports focused on Donald Trump's proposal to rename artificial intelligence and his suggestion of three alternative names: 'Superior Intelligence,' 'Extreme Intelligence,' and 'Supreme Intelligence.' One report noted that Trump launched a poll on his social media to rename AI, stating his belief that the current term is 'inaccurate' and 'very ineloquent.' ### Centre No separate framing summary. ### Right - Right-rated reports highlighted Donald Trump's poll to rename artificial intelligence. These reports stated that Trump proposed 'Superior Intelligence,' 'Extreme Intelligence,' and 'Supreme Intelligence' as alternative names. They also noted his assertion that the term 'artificial intelligence' is inaccurate and ineloquent. Some reports mentioned that the poll was launched on his social media account. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - mixed: 5 - high: 7 - unknown: 17 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/americas/trump-opens-poll-proposing-renaming-artificial-intelligence/4062126) — Trump opens poll proposing renaming artificial intelligence - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/09/19/2604657.html) — NOW: Donald Trump announces he wants to RENAME "Artificial Intelligence" to something else, polling Americans on 3 OPTIONS - [tgrthaber.com](https://tgrthaber.com/dunya/abd-baskani-trump-yapay-zekaya-buldugu-yeni-isimler-icin-anket-acti-3360343) — US President Trump Has Launched a Poll to Choose New Names for Artificial Intelligence. - [Le Journal de Quebec](https://journaldequebec.com/2026/09/19/trump-veut-rebaptiser-lintelligence-artificielle-voici-ses-trois-propositions) — Trump Wants to Rename Artificial Intelligence: These Are His Three Proposals - [NewsBomb](https://newsbomb.gr/kosmos/story/1764535/na-ti-leme-anoteri-i-ypertati-noimosyni-o-tramp-thetei-ston-kosmo-to-erotima) — Should We Call It "Superior" or "Supreme" Intelligence? Trump Asks the World the Question - [Le Journal de Montreal](https://journaldemontreal.com/2026/09/19/trump-veut-rebaptiser-lintelligence-artificielle-voici-ses-trois-propositions) — Trump Wants to Rename Artificial Intelligence: These Are His Three Proposals - [24 heures](https://24heures.ca/2026/09/19/trump-veut-rebaptiser-lintelligence-artificielle-voici-ses-trois-propositions) — Trump Wants to Rename Artificial Intelligence: These Are His Three Proposals - [corrieredellacalabria.it](https://corrieredellacalabria.it/2026/09/19/trump-vuole-cambiare-il-nome-allintelligenza-artificiale) — Trump Wants to Change the Name to Artificial Intelligence - [Avaz.ba](https://avaz.ba/vijesti/globus/1073863/tramp-smatra-da-umjetna-inteligencija-nije-dobar-naziv-predlozio-tri-nova-imena-za-ai) — Trump Thinks "Artificial Intelligence" Is Not a Good Name: Proposed Three New Names for AI - [Forbes](https://forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2026/09/19/trump-asks-followers-to-pick-a-more-elegant-name-for-ai) — Trump Asks Followers To Pick A ‘More Elegant’ Name For AI - [Klix](https://klix.ba/vijesti/svijet/trump-predlozio-da-umjetna-inteligencija-promjeni-naziv-objavio-je-i-anketu-s-prijedlozima/260919107) — Trump Suggests Artificial Intelligence Should Be Renamed, Releases Poll with Suggestions - [El Mundo](https://elmundo.es/internacional/2026/09/19/6aaebda5e85ecea1588b4576.html) — Trump Launches Survey to Change the Name of AI - [Globo](https://g1.globo.com/tecnologia/noticia/2026/09/19/trump-propoe-criar-novo-nome-para-inteligencia-articial-e-cria-enquete.ghtml) — Trump Says the Term 'Artificial Intelligence' Isn't Good and Creates an Inquiry to Change the Name of Technology - [ekonomim.com](https://ekonomim.com/dunya/trump-yapay-zeka-isminin-degistirilmesini-onerdi-3-secenek-sundu-haberi-919370) — Trump Suggested Changing the Name of Artificial Intelligence: He Offered 3 Options. - [anews.com.tr](https://anews.com.tr/world/2026/09/19/trump-opens-poll-proposing-renaming-artificial-intelligence) — Trump opens poll proposing renaming artificial intelligence - [SpaceMoney](https://spacemoney.com.br/tecnologia/trump-novo-nome-inteligencia-artificial) — Trump Proposes New Name for Artificial Intelligence - [Akşam](https://aksam.com.tr/dunya/trump-yine-yorumunu-yapti-yapay-zeka-isminin-degistirilmesini-istedi/haber-1699699) — Trump Made His Comment Again: He Wants the Name of Artificial Intelligence Changed. - [Aydınlık](https://aydinlik.com.tr/haber/abd-baskani-trumptan-yapay-zeka-ismi-degistirilsin-onerisi-590835) — US President Trump Suggests Changing the Name of Artificial Intelligence. - [The News](https://thenews.com.pk/latest/1416872-trump-opens-poll-on-renaming-artificial-intelligence-what-to-know) — Trump opens poll on renaming Artificial Intelligence: What to know - [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/iskusstvennyy-bolshe-ne-nravitsya-tramp-pridumal-tri-novyh-nazvaniya-dlya-ii) — "The Artificial" Doesn't Like It Anymore: Trump Came up with Three New Names for I.E. - [Expansión](https://expansion.com/economia/2026/09/19/6aaeb89a468aebac7e8b4588.html) — Trump Launches Survey to Change the Name of Artificial Intelligence - [Latestly](https://latestly.com/us/donald-trump-launches-poll-to-rename-artificial-intelligence-suggests-superior-or-supreme-intelligence-7611839.html) — Donald Trump Launches Poll To Rename Artificial Intelligence, Suggests ‘Superior’ or ‘Supreme’ Intelligence - [dunya.com](https://dunya.com/dunya/trumptan-yapay-zeka-icin-yeni-isim-onerisi-haberi-840659) — Trump's Proposal for a New Name for Artificial Intelligence - World Newspaper - [Haberler](https://haberler.com/guncel/abd-baskani-trump-yapay-zeka-icin-uc-alternatif-20253712-haberi) — US President Trump Proposed Three Alternative Names for Artificial Intelligence and Launched a Poll. - [TVA Nouvelles](https://tvanouvelles.ca/2026/09/19/trump-veut-rebaptiser-lintelligence-artificielle-voici-ses-trois-propositions) — Trump Wants to Rename Artificial Intelligence: These Are His Three Proposals - [BITRSS](https://bitrss.com/%E7%89%B9%E6%9C%97%E6%99%AE%E5%8F%91%E8%B5%B7-ai-%E6%9B%B4%E5%90%8D%E6%8A%95%E7%A5%A8-%E6%8F%90%E8%AE%AE%E6%94%B9%E7%A7%B0-%E8%B6%85%E7%BA%A7%E6%99%BA%E8%83%BD-%E7%AD%89-252802) — Trump Launched a Vote to Rename AI, Proposing to Call It "Superintelligence," Among Other Things. - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/4b89473a62b20e47) — Trump posts poll proposing new name for AI - [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260920000900071) — Trump Asks, "How About 'Greatest Intelligence' Instead of 'Artificial Intelligence'?"... Sends Online Poll - [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/9/19/1453156.html) — Trump Suggested Changing the Name of AI to "Great Intelligence" - [Moneycontrol](https://moneycontrol.com/world/trump-asks-americans-to-vote-on-new-name-for-ai-article-14033623.html) — Trump suggests renaming AI ‘superior intelligence’, asks public to vote - [Mediaite](https://mediaite.com/media/news/trump-asks-americans-to-vote-on-name-replacement-for-ai-in-puzzling-poll-very-ineloquent) — Donald Trump Asks Americans to Vote on AI Name Replacement ## Questions **What did Donald Trump propose regarding artificial intelligence?** Donald Trump proposed renaming artificial intelligence, stating that the current term is inaccurate and ineloquent. He launched a poll on his social media platform, Truth Social, to gather public opinion on alternative names. **What alternative names did Donald Trump suggest for AI?** Donald Trump suggested three alternative names for artificial intelligence: 'Superior Intelligence,' 'Extreme Intelligence,' and 'Supreme Intelligence.' These were offered as options in a poll he initiated on his social media account. **Which political leaning of outlets covered this story?** The story was covered by left-rated and right-rated outlets. Notably, no centre-rated outlets reported on Donald Trump's proposal to rename artificial intelligence. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-proposes-renaming-artificial-intelligence. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Trump proposes renaming artificial intelligence", https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-proposes-renaming-artificial-intelligence