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'We are getting a lot of pressure from the administrator himself': How NASA is racing to obey Trump's 'Super Intelligence' order

NASA scrambles to comply with Trump’s directive for an immediate ‘super intelligence’ renaming.

'We are getting a lot of pressure from the administrator himself': How NASA is racing to obey Trump's 'Super Intelligence' order

NASA is facing significant pressure to implement former President Donald Trump’s directive to rebrand artificial intelligence as “super intelligence” across all agency operations. Internal documents and meeting recordings demonstrate that this initiative is actively altering communication protocols and digital system configurations within NASA. Top officials are prioritizing accelerated implementation of these changes, driven by direct instructions from the administrator himself. This shift has generated considerable anxiety amongst NASA staff regarding the scope and potential impact of the rebranding effort. The agency's efforts reflect a rapid response to the executive order issued on August 16, 2023.


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