US Treasury pushes global partners to rename AI as 'super intelligence'

What happened: The US Treasury is pressing global partners to rename artificial intelligence as "super intelligence." Undersecretary Erin Browne said Washington is negotiating with IMF shareholders to use the term in a draft IMFC statement. Key numbers: IMFC news conference and possible statement set for Saturday, Oct 15 dateline Bangkok. Why it matters: A source said US officials suggested they would insist on the new language, raising eyebrows among some IMFC members. If Washington withholds support, chair Mohammed Al-Jadaan could issue a chair's statement instead.

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