According to Above the Law, the Department of Justice has issued an order requiring legal professionals to refer to artificial intelligence as "SI" instead of "AI." The report describes the terminology change as an effort to satisfy President Donald Trump's preferences.
The article frames the directive as the latest "litmus test of Biglaw cowardice," suggesting that law firms working with the government will face pressure to adopt the new language. The piece is critical, implying the order is more about political alignment than clarity.
No other sources were cited, so the details rest on the single report. The report does not provide specifics on the legal basis or scope of the order, only that it has been communicated to relevant parties.