Can ‘super intelligence’ and a non-binding safety pact solve AI’s image problem?

TechCrunch’s Equity podcast discussed President Trump’s meeting with major AI executives, where the administration promoted replacing the term artificial intelligence with super intelligence. The hosts were skeptical that the signed “Joint Commitment on Frontier Responsibilities” would carry much weight because it is legally non-binding.

The event appears aimed as much at reshaping public perception as at setting enforceable AI policy. By reframing AI under a more optimistic label while relying on voluntary commitments, the administration risks widening the gap between AI safety messaging and meaningful accountability.