Amrit's Tech Universe

The words we use to describe technology shape how we understand and teach it. As someone who spends every day breaking down AI trends and teaching students how technology works, I’m constantly thinking about how our language impacts our understanding. When a single stroke of a presidential pen attempts to rebrand humanity’s most transformative tool, it instantly gets my attention. In late September 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted over 40 top tech executives—including leaders from OpenAI , Anthropic , Google , Meta, Nvidia , and SpaceXAI—at the White House. Beyond establishing voluntary safety frameworks and launching a federal " Super Intelligence Force," the administration made a headline-grabbing move: an executive order officially replacing the term " Artificial Intelligence " (AI) with "Super Intelligence" (SI) across the executive branch. This rebrand brought up a fundamental question for me: Is changing the name from AI to SI actually ...

    Key Takeaway: As of 2026, the United States leads in creating the most advanced Artificial Intelligence software and designing cutting-edge computer chips . However, China is catching up rapidly by offering highly capable, free AI models and building massive energy grids to power them. The AI race is no longer just about who has the smartest computer program; it is about who has the electricity, factories, and real-world tools to actually use it. A New Kind of Cold War Imagine a machine that can write a book in seconds, invent new medicines, or run an entire city’s power grid. That machine is Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the two biggest superpowers on Earth are currently fighting to control it. For years, we have been told that the United States is the undisputed king of technology. But as we move deeper into 2026, the reality is far more complicated. China has stopped trying to play the game by America's rules and has instead created a completely new playbook. In ...

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic idea confined to research labs or science fiction movies. It's in our phones, our homes, our workplaces, and even the way we shop, learn, and communicate. But here's the thing: you don't need to be a computer scientist or a tech expert to understand what AI is, how it affects your daily life, or how to use it wisely. This is where AI and digital literacy come in—and they're becoming as essential as reading and writing. What Is AI Literacy, Really? At its core, AI literacy means understanding what artificial intelligence is, how it works in simple terms, and how to use it responsibly. It's not about memorizing algorithms or coding in Python. It's about knowing when you're interacting with AI, what it can and can't do, and how to think critically about the information it gives you. Think of it like this: you don't need to know how a car engine works to drive safely, but you do need to understand traffi...