𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒌 𝒕𝒐 𝑹𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆𝑿𝑨𝑰 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆𝑿𝑺𝑰 𝑨𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒎𝒑'𝒔 𝑶𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝑫𝒓𝒐𝒑 𝑨𝑰 𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒆

Elon Musk says he will change the name of his artificial intelligence company from SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI, and this is happening just days after President Donald Trump told the federal government to stop using the words "artificial intelligence" and start using "super intelligence" instead.

Musk shared the news early Sunday morning in a series of posts on X, according to Forbes. He wrote "No more AI" and said the new label "SI" is "better." When a user asked him if that means the company will now be called SpaceXSI, Musk replied, "Yes, we will make that change." He also said SpaceX is "a super intelligence company." As of Sunday morning, the company's website and social media pages still show the old name SpaceXAI, and Musk has not said when the change will happen.

The push for the new name started with President Trump. Last week, Trump signed an executive order that tells all federal departments and agencies to use "super intelligence" and "SI" in their official letters, websites, reports and other public communications. The order says the executive branch will no longer acknowledge the use of "Artificial Intelligence" and "AI" where the law allows. The White House explained that today's powerful systems do much more than just copy human thinking, so they have grown beyond what people imagined when the term "artificial intelligence" was first created about 70 years ago.

Before signing the order, Trump tried to find a better name. Last month on Truth Social he ran polls asking people to choose between names like "supreme intelligence," "extreme intelligence" and "superior intelligence." He said many people see "AI" as an inaccurate and not very beautiful term. The first poll was won by "superior intelligence" with 41 percent of votes. The next day he ran another poll without "supreme intelligence," saying it was losing probably because of its link to the Supreme Court, and "superior intelligence" won again with 52 percent. Then in a third poll he put his new idea "super intelligence" against "superior intelligence," and "super intelligence" won clearly with 65 percent.

It is still not clear if other big AI companies will also stop using "AI" and start using "SI." But one effect is already happening. Internet addresses ending with ".si," which is normally the domain for Slovenia, have become very popular since Trump's announcement. A spokesperson for Registry SI, Klara Herman, said 44,000 websites with ".si" were registered in September alone. That is a 2,199 percent increase from August, as reported by the BBC.

Last week Trump also met at the White House with some of the biggest names in technology. The meeting included Musk, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Anthropic's Dario Amodei, Google's Sundar Pichai and Palantir's Alex Karp. At that meeting, Trump and the tech leaders signed the "White House Accord on Super Intelligence." It is a voluntary safety agreement where companies promise to watch for cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical threats, make sure their models do not hack or enter computer systems by mistake, and do both internal and external checks to confirm that all safety controls are working as they should.

Also on Sunday, Trump announced a new team called the "Super Intelligence Force." He said the team will coordinate the federal government's work to make sure America continues to lead the world in super intelligence. The group will be led by four officials: Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael, and Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor.

𝑴𝒆𝒕𝒂 𝑩𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝑻𝒊𝒌𝑻𝒐𝒌 𝑶𝒘𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑩𝒚𝒕𝒆𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌, 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎

M eta has blocked TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, from advertising on Facebook and Instagram in the United States and six other countries. A Meta spokesperson confirmed the move on Thursday. Bloomberg News first reported it, according to the New York Post. The ban takes effect immediately in the US, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam, and also applies to outside advertisers whose campaigns direct users to TikTok or other ByteDance products in those countries. The decision deepens a rivalry that has been building for years. TikTok has grown into one of Meta's strongest competitors, battling for users, top creators and advertising revenue. Defending the move, Meta said it has no obligation to promote a direct rival. "We don't have to run ads from a competitor whose goal is to pull people off our apps," the company said, adding that refusing to sell promotion services to a competitor is common business practice and that it will continue to comp...

The Evolution Of Igbo Highlife Music: An Exclusive Interview With Professor Onye Egwu

H ighlife music is a genre that has been harmonizing culture and beats in Nigeria and across Africa for decades. In this interview, Nigerian highlife singer CHIBUIKE JOHNPAUL ANEKWE , best known by his stage name " PROFESSOR ONYE EGWU ", shares his journey, influences, and vision for Igbo highlife. As a visual artist, he brings a unique perspective to the genre, drawing inspiration from Igbo highlife legends. He also discusses his collaboration plans and reveals his plans to introduce Igbo highlife to new audiences. EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA brings excerpts. 1. Can you share a bit about yourself, and when did your love for highlife start? My full name is Chibuike Johnpaul Anekwe, though I am more widely recognized by my stage name, Professor Onye Egwu. Apart from music, I am a visual artist. I guess I was born with music, because I started playing as early as when I was in Primary School. I would always assemble all sorts of tins like in typical drums set up and play to my delight....

NANS Threatens to Shut Down MTN Over Attacks on Nigerians in South Africa

T he National Association of Nigerian Students has issued a final warning to South Africa over violent attacks on Nigerians, saying major businesses like MTN could be forced out of Nigeria, Sahara Reporters reported. NANS sent a letter to South African High Commissioner Thamsanga Dennis Mseleku in Abuja, expressing anger at what it called continuous and brutal xenophobic violence against Nigerians in South Africa. The letter, signed by NANS President Comrade Atiku Isah, said the association speaks for over 40 million Nigerian students. Isah said the group would no longer tolerate what he called the systematic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. NANS said it was unacceptable for South Africans to attack other Africans. The group noted Nigeria’s key role in ending Apartheid, stating that Nigeria provided financial and diplomatic backing and made huge sacrifices for South Africa’s freedom. The association said the current violence go...

Unveiling '3 Cold Dishes': A Gripping Tale of Survival, Revenge, and Justice

BY- EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA BENJAMIN H uman trafficking has been a significant issue affecting millions worldwide, causing long term physical and emotional harm to victims. In this interview, Nigerian award-winning filmmaker Asurf Oluseyi Samson reveals how he started as a filmmaker and unveils what prompted him to shed light on the harrowing reality of human trafficking through the movie " 3 Cold Dishes ," which explores themes of trauma , revenge , and survival , showcasing women's strength and resilience in the face of human trafficking. Asurf Oluseyi, founder of Asurf Films Ltd ., directed the movie " A Day with Death ," which received 10 international nominations and won Best Short Film at AMVCA 2016 . He is also the director of the movie " Hakkunde ," which represented Nigeria at the 50th anniversary edition of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) in 2019. EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA BENJAMIN brings excerpts. 1. How did yo...

SEPTEMBER TOP SCOOPS IN NIGERIA

BY- EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA BENJAMIN ✓ Afriland & Central Plaza Infernos: A Call to Action for Enhanced Fire Safety F ire outbreaks remain a persistent crisis in Nigeria, claiming lives and destroying properties. The two recent incidents in Lagos show how severe it can be. On September 16, 2025 , around 1:20 pm, a fire broke out at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island . The inferno was triggered by an electrical fault in the basement of inverter batteries in the building, which resulted in the tragic loss of ten lives due to smoke spreading via air-conditioning ducts. The deaths were caused by smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning . According to national dailies, at least 25 people were injured. The high-rise building harbored different firms, including United Bank for Africa (UBA), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and United Capital Plc . Just hours later, between 7:00 and 8:00 pm, anothe...

The IMOIFF Creatives & Film Festival Sets to Hold 2026 Edition with "Kwechịrị" Theme

BY- EGUNGWU CHUKWUKA BENJAMIN T he IMOIFF Creatives and Film Festival, formerly known as the Imo International Film Festival ) is set to make a significant impact on the global film scene with its 2026 edition, themed ‘Kwechịrị’. It means standing your ground, refusing to give up when life gets heavy, and just pushing through. Scheduled to take place from November 26 to 28, 2026, in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, the festival is sponsored by Julob Entertainment, with professional roots connected to the British Council’s Film Lab Africa and local creative partners like Clifford and Stanford Igbo. In a brief chat, Izuchukwu Okafor , Founder of IMOIFF, stated that the festival aims to bridge the gap between local filmmakers and international distribution platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV. The festival will feature a diverse range of award categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film (Narrative/International), Best Documentary, Best Student Film, B...

16 Nigerian Directors Behind Afrobeats’ Global Visual Identity

A s Afrobeats has gone global and earned worldwide recognition, the directors behind its most watched videos have become key cultural figures. These Nigerian filmmakers turn hit songs into cinematic stories that reach millions, blending local culture with bold creative ideas. Their work has helped define how the world sees Afrobeats. The directors below are presented in no order of importance or ranking. Each has made a distinct mark on the genre’s visual growth. Director Pink P raise Onyeagwalam is one of the few prominent female directors in Afrobeats. She broke through with Chike and Simi’s “Running To You,” a video praised for its emotional storytelling. Through Pinkline Films and Pinkline Academy, she directs high profile work and trains emerging filmmakers. Kemzart A diukwu Daniel Nkemakolam, known professionally as Kemzart, is a Nigerian director recognized for concept-driven visuals. He gained prominence with Shallipopi’s “Cast” and has since directed high-impact videos f...

Peter Okoye Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal, Confirms New Single Release Date

N igerian singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as 'Mr P', has signed a five-year, multi-million dollar distribution deal and confirmed the release date for his forthcoming single. In a statement released to fans on Friday, May 1, 2026, the singer disclosed that he recently entered an agreement with an undisclosed distribution company. He noted that release dates will now be “strategically scheduled under the contract,” limiting his control over rollout timelines. “Because of this agreement, I don’t have full control over exactly when songs or the album drop,” Okoye wrote. The first single from his 'OG Forever' album is set for release in May 2026, with three to four singles to precede the full album, expected between October and November 2026. Okoye revealed that over 30 songs were recorded for 'OG Forever', with 15 to 16 tracks to make the final cut. He added that he will share details of the recording process with fans beginning this month. The deal covers two ...

Translate

Search This Blog