California Keeps AI Terminology Despite Federal SI Order

Oct 2, 2026
Governor Gavin Newsom directed California agencies to continue using artificial intelligence and AI despite a federal shift to superintelligence and SI.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order directing state agencies to continue using the terms “artificial intelligence” and “AI,” according to Informat.ro. The directive applies to agencies and departments under the governor’s authority when the terminology does not conflict with the law.

The state order follows President Donald Trump’s executive order requiring the federal executive branch to use “superintelligence” and “SI” in official correspondence, websites, reports, public communications and policy documents.

Newsom said changing the name does not remove the security and safety risks associated with the technology. His order keeps California’s terminology separate from the new federal standard.

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