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Justice Department tells lawyers to call AI 'Super Intelligence,' including in court filings
Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter told Justice Department employees on October 6, 2026, to replace the term "AI" with "Super Intelligence" in official communications, including court filings when appropriate, Bloomberg Law reported. The memo implements President Donald Trump's September 29 executive order directing federal agencies to adopt the terminology.
Key points
- Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter directed Justice Department staff to replace "AI" with "Super Intelligence" in official communications.Bloomberg Law
- McCotter said the policy extends to attorney filings in court "when appropriate."Bloomberg Law
- The memo cites Trump's September 29 executive order requiring the term "to the maximum extent permitted by law."Bloomberg Law
- The executive order applies to all federal departments.Bloomberg Law
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