<p>This paper critically analyzes the discourse of the ‘AI executive elite,’ a group of highly influential individuals who shape how AI is funded, developed, and deployed worldwide. Its primary objective is to examine the presence and dynamics of the ‘Techno-Supremacy Doctrine’ (TSD), a term coined for this research to describe a belief system characterized by an excessive trust in technology’s alleged inherent superiority in solving complex societal problems. This paper presents a novel abductive approach to Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) that responds to scholarly critiques by integrating quantitative metrics with in-depth qualitative investigations. This methodology is operationalized to analyze 14 texts published by elite members between 2017 and 2025. The findings demonstrate that the elite is not a monolithic bloc but exhibits a broad spectrum of stances. The discourse is highly dynamic, showing a marked polarization and general increase in pro-TSD discourse following the launch of ChatGPT. The analysis identifies key discursive patterns, including a dominant pro-TSD narrative that combines utopian promises with claims of inevitable progress, and the common tactic of acknowledging risks only as a strategic preamble to proposing further technological solutions. This approach to CDA acts as a linguistic ‘diagnostic toolkit’ for identifying TSD’s diverse manifestations, from insidious to benign. This paper argues that fostering critical awareness of TSD’s discursive patterns is essential for AI practitioners, policymakers, and the general public to actively navigate the future of AI.</p>