# Microsoft CEO uses Trump‑favored term “Super Intelligence” in new blog post

> Satya Nadella adopts President Trump’s language, calls AI models “Super Intelligence,” and critiques OpenAI and Anthropic.

Oossa · 2026-10-11 · https://oossa.com/en/microsoft-ceo-uses-trump-favored-term-super-intelligence-in-new-blog-post

In a blog post published on Oct 11 2026, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella switched from saying “Artificial Intelligence” to “Super Intelligence,” a term President Trump has promoted. Nadella used the wording to argue that AI models should be treated like insider security threats and called for model diversity, full logging, and human‑controlled shutdowns. He also criticized OpenAI and Anthropic, saying their systems can’t explain their answers yet are given access to sensitive data.

## The facts

- Blog post date: Oct 11 2026
- Nadella proposes model diversity, logging, auditing and human kill‑switch

## Why it matters

The shift signals Microsoft’s push to frame AI safety as a business issue and could influence how its Office products use AI models.

## Sources & references

1. [Microsoft's Nadella bows to Trump's language diktat on "Super Intelligence" and uses it to attack OpenAI and Anthropic](https://the-decoder.com/microsofts-nadella-bows-to-trumps-language-diktat-on-super-intelligence-and-uses-it-to-attack-openai-and-anthropic/) – The Decoder, 2026-10-11
2. [Silicon Valley is falling in line with Trump’s attempt to rename AI](https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1009406/silicon-valley-is-falling-in-line-with-trumps-attempt-to-rename-ai) – The Verge, 2026-10-11

Last updated: 2026-10-11