NIH Adopts New “Super Intelligence” Terminology

NIH Adopts New “Super Intelligence” Terminology

The National Institutes of Health (NIH ) has announced that it will replace the terms “Artificial Intelligence (AI)” and “AI” with “Super Intelligence (SI)” and “SI” in official communications, funding notices, websites, reports, and other agency materials. The change aligns with Executive Order 14434 and reflects government-wide terminology updates.

The policy does not change the underlying federal definition or scope of AI-related research. Investigators should expect future NIH funding opportunities, policies, and guidance to reference “SI” rather than “AI” and review solicitation language accordingly. For details, see NOT-OD-27-011: USG Policy for the use of Super Intelligence.