# DoD Rebrands AI Office and Platform

The Department of Defense has renamed its Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) the Super Intelligence Office (SIO) and its enterprise generative AI platform from GenAI.mil to SI.mil, following an executive order directing agencies to replace “AI” terminology with “SI” in official communications. DoD says the office’s mission, existing programs, solicitations, and industry partnerships continue unchanged as the new terminology is implemented; the platform has nearly 2 million users. No new solicitation, contract award, or funding amount was announced.

- Contractors should update references to CDAO and GenAI.mil in current communications and use SIO and SI.mil as the new terminology rolls out, while continuing existing engagements.
- The scale of SI.mil’s user base may create follow-on demand for enterprise platform integration and workforce training, but these are potential needs rather than announced procurements.
- The rebrand alone does not indicate a structural or mission change; companies should not treat it as a new contract opportunity or a change to existing solicitation status.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
- Super Intelligence Office (formerly Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office) (SIO (formerly CDAO))

### Key Quotes
> I am not aware of it having any purpose other than rebranding.
> — Jessica Tillipman, Associate Dean for Government Procurement Law

### Sources
- [Pentagon rebrands principal AI shop as ‘Super Intelligence Office’ - Breaking Defense](https://breakingdefense.com/2026/11/pentagon-rebrands-principle-ai-shop-as-super-intelligence-office) - Breaking Defense
- [War Department Rebrands CDAO to Super Intelligence Office | GovCIO Media & Research](https://govciomedia.com/war-department-rebrands-cdao-to-super-intelligence-office) - GovCIO Media & Research