The remark and its spread

According to the claim, Trump floated the alternative name "SI" during his address at the UN General Assembly, in what observers described as an offhand rebranding of the technology. The moment drew attention on Korean social media, where users questioned whether the president had actually proposed the new term.

The claim was reviewed against primary sources, with 12 primary sources examined in the course of the assessment. The core elements of the claim — that Trump made the remark at the UN General Assembly and suggested "SI" as a replacement name for AI — held up under review.

What remains uncertain

The review did not establish additional context beyond the remark itself, such as the exact wording or the reactions of other delegations, and those details should be treated as unconfirmed. Images of Trump speaking at the UN General Assembly were attached to the fact-check record as supporting documentation.

Conclusion

The essential claim — that Trump used a UN General Assembly appearance to suggest calling AI "SI" — is supported by the sources reviewed, though surrounding details remain less firmly established. On balance, the claim is Mostly True.