Trump Rebrands AI as 'Super Intelligence' and Rebuffs Guardrails in UN Address

In a 37-minute speech to the United Nations, President Donald Trump argued against regulating artificial intelligence and framed domestic growth as vital to beating China.

By The Company WireSeptember 22, 2026 at 6:24 PM UTC3 min read

U.S. Government — Trump Rebrands AI as 'Super Intelligence' and Rebuffs Guardrails in UN Address. Photo: CNBC Business.

Speaking before the United Nations General Assembly in Manhattan on Tuesday, President Donald Trump delivered a roughly 37-minute address advocating for rapid expansion of the domestic artificial intelligence sector with minimal federal regulation. According to reporting from CNBC Business (https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/22/trump-un-speech-today.html), Trump used the address to introduce his rebrand of AI as "super intelligence," arguing that placing guardrails on the technology would jeopardize American global standing.

Trump framed artificial intelligence leadership as essential to national supremacy, asserting that the United States maintains a significant lead over China and other global competitors. He compared critics voicing safety concerns about advanced systems to those warning about climate change, dismissing fears that autonomous systems will cause catastrophic harm. Arguing that the economic transformation driven by AI will surpass the Industrial Revolution, Trump stated that his administration plans to encourage superintelligence rather than constrain development, though he briefly noted the government would step in safely and responsibly if required.

Beyond technology policy, Trump addressed several geopolitical conflicts, notably the U.S. war against Iran as it nears its eighth month. Trump defended the campaign by accusing Tehran of building a defensive missile arsenal ahead of a bid to develop nuclear arms, adding that he expects a diplomatic agreement following the Nov. 3 midterm elections while reiterating that electoral dynamics do not affect his strategic decisions.

Trump also announced a trilateral defense agreement involving Greenland and Denmark signed Tuesday morning, designed to bolster continental and European security. During his remarks on the Western Hemisphere, Trump criticized Cuba as a failed state and alleged cooperation between Havana and domestic left-wing groups, prompting the Cuban delegation to walk out of the assembly hall.