The US Justice Department has told staff to call artificial intelligence ‘super intelligence’. A memo seen by Reuters laid out the directive on October 6.

Employees must use ‘super intelligence’ and ‘SI’ in most settings. This covers public communications, policy documents and court filings where appropriate.

The order came from acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter. It follows President Donald Trump’s executive order last week.

Trump said the new term better reflects the technology’s potential. Public views of AI have soured after recent hacking incidents.

The President has resisted new AI regulations. But he has said the Justice Department would step in if needed.

The memo was issued by acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter. It applies to most official uses of the term. Court filings are covered when appropriate, the memo said. The change follows years of debate over AI terminology. Critics called the move cosmetic. Supporters said it signals seriousness about the technology.