President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and prominent tech leaders, including Elon Musk and Sam Altman, at Joint Base Andrews on September 23, 2026. Although the state dinner was intended to address global artificial intelligence safety, the event concluded without the announcement of any concrete safeguards or regulatory frameworks.
The rebranding of AI into "Super Intelligence"
A central theme of the Trump administration's approach to technology appears to be a focus on nomenclature rather than regulation. The President has expressed an intense interest in renaming artificial intelligence, eventually settling on the term "Super Intelligence" (SI) following social media polls. This shift in language was reinforced by advisor Sebastian Gorka, who reportedly corrected news anchors to ensure the new terminology was used.
This pattern of renaming follows previous administrative moves, such as the rebranding of Lake Ontario to Lake America and the Department of Defense to the Department of War.. Critics argue that this emphasis on branding serves as a distraction from the urgent need for substantive AI safety measures, suggesting that the administration may be prioritizing market perception over technical guardrails.
A high-stakes meeting at Joint Base Andrews
The state dinner brought together a powerful coalition of global leaders and industry titans, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Elon Musk. During the proceedings, President Xi Jinping acknowledged the shared responsibility of both nations to ensure that AI remains under human control and serves the public good.
However, as the report indicates, the high-level dialogue between the United States and China did not result in any specific policy agreements. While the presence of leaders like Sam Altman suggests a desire to bridge the gap between Silicon Valley and Washington, the actual substance of the safety discussions remains unverified, leaving the international community without a coordinated roadmap.
Who will replace David Sacks as AI czar?
The administration's leadership structure for emerging technology remains in a state of flux. While President Trump has signaled his intent to appoint an "AI czar," the identity of this individual is currently unknown. The position was previously held by David Sacks, who departed due to the time limitations associated with Special Government Employee status.
The report notes that while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was rumored to be a potential candidate, Trump has denied these claims. This leaves significant questions regarding who will actually manage the intersection of national security and AI incident notification mechanisms, especially as Trump maintains that AI only requires a "high IQ" president to remain under control.
The upcoming "Golden Age" event and America.gov
The White House is perparing for a follow-up event next Tuesday, which is being marketed as a "golden age" celebration of technological progress. This event is expected to feature Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia, alongside the launch of a new website, America.gov.
This push for a "golden age" of AI occurs even as the pace of hardware innovation outstrips the speed of government policy. For example, the emergence of thermoelectric generators—which use body heat to power small wearables—highlights a rapid technological evolution that stands in stark contrast to the slow progress of international AI safety negotiations reported by the sourcce.
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