artificial general intelligence

[ ahr-tuh-fish-uhl jen-er-uhl in-tel-i-juhns ]

noun

, Computers, Digital Technology.

1. a theoretical type of artificial intelligence capable of performing cognitive tasks at a skill level equal to or greater than that of a human. : AGI

Word History and Origins

Origin of artificial general intelligence¹

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

At OpenAI, Sutskever jointly led a team focused on safely developing better-than-human AI known as artificial general intelligence, or AGI.

From Seattle Times

He sued the company in February for breach of contract and fiduciary duty, alleging it had shifted its focus from an agreement to develop artificial general intelligence “for the benefit of humanity, not for a for-profit company seeking to maximize shareholder profits.”

From Los Angeles Times

We’re only a few leaps away, potentially, from something approaching an artificial general intelligence, maybe something that’s even superhuman.

From New York Times

Former OpenAI employee Daniel Kokotajlo, who left the company earlier this year, said in a written statement that tech companies are “disregarding the risks and impact of AI” as they race to develop better-than-human AI systems known as artificial general intelligence.

From Seattle Times

“I decided to leave OpenAI because I lost hope that they would act responsibly, particularly as they pursue artificial general intelligence,” he wrote.

From Seattle Times