To maintain control and leadership over the technology sector—the most influential of the modern era—the White House has taken a groundbreaking step. Along with renaming AI at the governmental level, US President Donald Trump has established the "Super Intelligence Force" (SIF). This new transformation in the tech world is not merely a change in terminology, but a far-reaching strategy to sustain American dominance in the global technology competition. 1. What is the "Super Intelligence Force" (SIF) and Who is Behind It? To oversee the rapid development of technology and its potential risks, the Trump administration has formed a special task force named the "Super Intelligence Force" (SIF). Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Jay Clayton has been appointed as its head or chief coordinator. The core structural features of this task force include: • High-Level Leadership: Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael, and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Cooper are serving as vice-chairs. Additionally, other top officials at the VIP level are included in this committee. • Direct White House Oversight: The task force will submit its reports and activities directly to President Donald Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. • Multidimensional Coordination: This force will coordinate government policies with consumer rights organizations, public interest groups, religious institutions, and organizations operating critical national infrastructure. 2. Why the Sudden Change: From "AI" to "Super Intelligence" (SI)? Through an executive order by President Trump, the directive to replace the term "Artificial Intelligence" or "AI" with "Super Intelligence" or "SI" in government documents, websites, and official communications has sparked intellectual debate worldwide. • Semantic Objection and Psychological Perspective: According to Trump, the word "artificial" makes the technology sound like a "fake" or a laboratory toy, which fails to truly reflect its real and immense power. In his view, this technology is not merely artificial; it is extraordinarily powerful with far-reaching impacts. • A Revolution Bigger Than the Industrial Revolution: The Trump administration believes that this contemporary technological advancement is much more powerful and dynamic than the internet or any past industrial revolution. • Tech Giants' Reaction: Technology entrepreneurs, including Elon Musk, have supported Trump's new terminology. Musk announced changing the name of his AI platform "SpaceXAI" to "SpaceXSI," referring to it as a "Super Intelligence Company." 3. Strategic and National Security Priority By appointing Jay Clayton to head this force, the Trump administration has made it clear that the development of the AI sector is no longer viewed merely as a commercial or technological matter; rather, it is being treated as a highly sensitive domain of national security and cybersecurity. • Global Competition: The United States does not want to lag behind in the technological race under any circumstances. Trump has made it clear that the momentum of the US industrial sector will not be stifled in the name of excessive and strict regulation, ensuring that American companies do not fall behind in global markets, particularly in competition with China. • Risk Management and Security Review: Within the next 120 days, the task force will formulate a comprehensive framework addressing security vulnerabilities in current government systems, ways to prevent cyberattacks or hacking, and methods to tackle future risks. 4. Analysts' Evaluation and Future Outlook While critics consider this renaming decision somewhat confusing, geopolitical analysts view it as a major psychological shift in US policymaking. The "Super Intelligence Force" is a manifestation of the aggressive and well-organized strategy adopted by the United States to maintain control over the AI sector and bring it directly under the umbrella of state security. In the coming days, this decision will have a profound impact on global tech diplomacy and commercial markets.

Author: Dr. Abul Hasnat Milton, Journalist, Political Analyst, and Editor-in-Chief, The Source News Bangla