US Pushes to Replace 'Artificial Intelligence' with 'Superintelligence' at IMF

The US Treasury Department is negotiating with other shareholders in the International Monetary Fund over the wording of a draft statement for the International Monetary and Financial Committee, seeking to replace the phrase "artificial intelligence" with "superintelligence," according to Arise News.

The channel reported that Erin Browne, Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs, is leading this effort, and that discussions are taking place at the level of IMF shareholders before the statement is released.

This comes following an executive order issued on September 29 directing US federal agencies to use the term "superintelligence" in their official communications.

This move raises questions about the impact of the phrasing on international policies and agreements related to artificial intelligence, as the technology's naming could alter decision-makers' perceptions regarding its regulation.

What do these terms mean?

International Monetary Fund: An international institution that provides financing and advice to countries and works to stabilize the global financial system.

International Monetary and Financial Committee: The committee that advises the IMF on global economic issues, and its statements set policy priorities.

Executive Order: A directive issued by the head of state instructing federal agencies to implement a specific policy without the need for new legislation.