Business · Malaysia Bureau
US pushes IMF to adopt 'super intelligence' terminology in global policy
The United States Treasury Department is negotiating with International Monetary Fund shareholders to incorporate a new term for artificial intelligence in an upcoming policy statement. The proposed shift from 'AI' to 'super intelligence' reflects Washington's broader effort to reshape how the global financial community discusses rapid technological advancement.
LSN Malaysia ·
The US Treasury is working with IMF stakeholders to introduce the term 'super intelligence' in place of 'artificial intelligence' in a statement being prepared by the International Monetary and Financial Committee, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.
The initiative represents an attempt by Washington to influence international financial discourse around emerging technologies at a time when AI capabilities are expanding rapidly. The revised terminology is expected to appear in official IMF communications as the committee finalises its policy positions.
The International Monetary and Financial Committee, which comprises representatives from IMF member countries, meets regularly to discuss global economic issues and coordinate policy responses. The adoption of new terminology by such a prominent institution could signal a shift in how multilateral organisations frame discussions around advanced artificial intelligence systems.
It remains unclear whether other IMF member nations, including countries in Southeast Asia, have expressed support for or reservations about the proposed terminology change. The negotiations are ongoing as the committee prepares its next formal statement.