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In the latest episode of ‘As the Trump Turns,’ our former president has decided to wage war—not on a foreign nation or even a political opponent, but on a term that has become ubiquitous in tech circles: Artificial Intelligence, or AI for short. Yes, folks, it seems that anyone who dares to utter the phrase ‘Artificial Intelligence’ is now officially deemed ‘the enemy.’ Talk about a plot twist!
According to sources, Trump has proclaimed that the only acceptable term when discussing the wonders of machine learning and neural networks is ‘Super Intelligence.’ Yes, you heard that right. Apparently, ‘Super Intelligence’ is the new cool kid on the block, and if you don’t jump on that bandwagon, you might as well be wearing a sign that says, ‘I love AI and I’m here to cause trouble.’
Now, you might be wondering how we got here. It’s not like AI has been around for a hot minute. We’ve been talking about it for years! From Siri’s questionable understanding of your commands to those terrifying deepfake videos, AI has woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives. But Trump, being Trump, decided that the term ‘Artificial Intelligence’ just doesn’t cut it anymore. It’s almost like he thinks calling it ‘AI’ is too casual, like ordering a coffee instead of a venti caramel macchiato with almond milk and extra foam.
So, what’s the big deal about this terminology? Well, according to Trump, using the term ‘AI’ is akin to siding with the enemy. It’s almost like he’s on a mission to create a new lexicon that aligns with his worldview. I can see it now: ‘Super Intelligence’ will be the new buzzword in tech conferences, and any speaker who dares to slip up and use ‘AI’ will be met with a chorus of boos and potentially a very awkward silence.
And what does the White House think about this? Good question! I can only imagine the looks on their faces as they scramble to rewrite speeches and press releases to avoid the dreaded ‘AI’ term. I mean, how do you explain to your staff that they need to change their vocabulary just because the former president has a bee in his bonnet about it?
Now, some might argue that the term ‘Artificial Intelligence’ has its roots in academia and has been widely accepted in the tech community. But Trump is clearly not one for academic jargon. He prefers the glitz and glamour of a rebranded term that sounds like it belongs in a superhero movie. Maybe next, he’ll suggest that we start calling it ‘Mega Brain Power’ or ‘Mind Blowers.’ Who knows?
In the end, this clash of terms is more than just semantics. It’s a reflection of how language shapes our understanding of technology and the narratives we create around it. While Trump is busy declaring enemies left and right, the rest of us are just trying to figure out how to navigate an increasingly complex world where ‘Super Intelligence’ might just be the next big thing in tech—or perhaps just another catchy phrase to distract us from the real issues.
So, the next time you’re discussing advancements in technology, remember: if you want to avoid being labeled ‘the enemy,’ you might want to start practicing your pronunciation of ‘Super Intelligence.’ Who knew that tech talk could be so political? Stay tuned for the next installment of ‘As the Trump Turns,’ where we’ll probably be discussing whether or not we should call the internet ‘Super Web’ instead of just ‘the web.’
Inspired by: “Trump declares anyone who uses the term Artificial Intelligence to be ‘The Enemy!’” (r/World)