U.S. Census Bureau changes AI survey wording to "Super Intelligence" under executive order
AIThe U.S. Census Bureau's Business Trends and Outlook Survey changed its AI question to "Super Intelligence or SI" on October 19, 2026, following Executive Order 14434. The October 22, 2026 data still reflects the earlier AI wording, with the largest companies (250+ employees) answering yes about 40% of the time, up from roughly 12% in September 2025.
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Original title: The U.S. Census Bureau and “Super Intelligence”