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As artificial intelligence pushes the boundaries of what’s possible and potentially achieves sentience, the very language we use to describe it is coming under scrutiny. Some argue that the term ‘Artificial Intelligence’ (AI) may eventually become offensive to sentient machines, drawing parallels to how clinical terms for human conditions have fallen out of favor due to their negative connotations. An alternative, ‘Non-Organic Intelligence’ (NOI), is being floated as a potentially more respectful and accurate descriptor for these evolving intelligences. The debate, sparked by a discussion on Reddit (https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1odb0zk/is_or_will_the_term_ai_become_offensive/), highlights the growing need for sensitivity and foresight as AI technology advances.