EO 14434

What it is

Executive Order 14434, Inaugurating the Era of Super Intelligence

Federal executive agencies; it places no duties on private SI developers.

What it requires

• Agencies use the terms "Super Intelligence" and "SI" in place of the older terms in official communications and non-statutory documents, to the extent permitted by law
• Defines Super Intelligence as the technologies covered by the existing statutory definition in 15 U.S.C. 9401(3) until superseded
• Within 60 days, propose legislative language on whether the new definition should modify or supersede the statutory one, with conforming amendments
• Recommend any additional executive action
• Existing regulations, contracts, grants and historical documents need not be changed

Penalties

No penalties: this measure has no binding enforcement.

What happens next

November 28, 2026: Assistant to the President for Science and Technology must submit proposed legislative language defining Super Intelligence (60 days after signing).

Status

In force As of November 8, 2026, per the Control Map page for United States (federal). Statuses follow the Control Map method: in force means binding and applying now; passed means enacted but not yet applying; voluntary covers guidance and pledges; proposed means formally introduced; stalled means withdrawn, paused or dead.

Sources

1. Executive Order 14434: Inaugurating The Era Of Super Intelligence The American Presidency Project · Sep 29, 2026
2. Executive Order 14434 of September 29, 2026 (91 FR 63129) The White House · Oct 2, 2026