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Firstpost•05-10-2026, 00:44
Elon Musk Rebrands SpaceX AI Unit to SpaceXSI Amid ‘Super Intelligence’ Push
  • •Elon Musk announced the rebranding of SpaceX's AI unit to SpaceXSI, aligning with Donald Trump's push for the term ‘super intelligence’.
  • •The change follows Trump's directive for all US documents to use ‘super intelligence’ instead of ‘artificial intelligence’.
  • •Trump recently formed a ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to ensure American leadership in the field, with Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton involved.
  • •The move comes amidst debates on AI safety, with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warning of risks, while Trump, Elon Musk, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang advocate for rapid development over strict regulations.
  • •Trump and Huang dismissed calls for a slowdown in AI development, emphasizing the need to stay ahead of China.

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Elon Musk plans to rename SpaceX's AI unit to SpaceXSI following US President Donald Trump's push to replace the term "artificial intelligence" with "super intelligence" across government and public documents.

President Trump announced the formation of a "Super Intelligence Force" to coordinate with the federal government, ensuring America leads the world in Super Intelligence and managing engagement with industry leaders, public interest groups, and consumers.

President Trump promoted the term during a UN General Assembly speech, signed an executive order requiring federal agencies to use "Super Intelligence" or "SI" instead of artificial intelligence, and hosted technology executives at a White House event featuring a voluntary industry accord.