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Trump’s attempt to rename AI is looking awfully artificial
Publication: The Verge
Author: Adi Robertson
Source published: 09/10/2026, 14:25:43 UTC
Briefing created: 09/10/2026, 15:27:40 UTC
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Briefings
President Donald Trump has adopted aggressive linguistic branding to promote artificial intelligence, specifically targeting the word 'artificial' as a pejorative and labeling AI advocates as 'THE ENEMY.' This strategy mirrors his past political tactics, such as 'Little Marco' and 'Crooked Hillary,' where he used monikers to define opponents. The article notes that major AI figures are aligning with this rhetoric, though the specific linguistic mechanics of this campaign remain under investigation.
Key points
- President Donald Trump has explicitly branded the word 'artificial' as a pejorative term to promote artificial intelligence, labeling AI advocates as 'THE ENEMY' in a campaign that mirrors his past tactics like 'Little Marco' and 'Crooked Hillary'.
Context and limitations
The article provides a snapshot of the rhetoric used in October 2026 but does not offer specific dates for the AI's launch, the exact number of AI companies adopting this stance, or the specific outcomes of the linguistic campaign.
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