California Governor Newsom issued a statement today (October 1): "I have just signed an executive order permanently establishing the term 'artificial intelligence' as the official designation in California. Thank you, American people."
Commentary: This document represents Governor Newsom’s pushback against a federal directive from former President Trump, who had mandated that federal agencies rename "artificial intelligence (AI)" to "superintelligence (SI)." In response, Newsom has directed California state agencies to retain the original terminology and refrain from any change. As a key Democratic stronghold, California has historically resisted numerous White House policies by issuing countermeasures through state-level administrative actions. Such moves serve both to appease local constituents and to deliver sharp public criticism of opposing political forces. Simultaneously, as a prominent contender for the Democratic nomination in the 2028 presidential election, Newsom is leveraging this low-cost but high-visibility issue to project a resolute stance against federal authority—thereby reinforcing his image as a defiant political figure capable of challenging Washington, while simultaneously appealing to voters in California and across the broader Democratic base.
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