artificial general intelligence
noun
plural artificial general intelligences
: the potential capability of computer systems or algorithms to match or exceed human cognitive abilities (such as reasoning and learning)
… artificial general intelligence, which is a hypothetical stage of AI where it will match or surpass humans' abilities across a range of tasks.—
Mark Mensheha
Mark MenshehaBut I also expect continued advancements in artificial general intelligence to improve both the quality and speed of decision-making across various fields.—David Moon
David Moon
also
: an artificial intelligence system having this capability
Artificial general intelligence, super intelligence, and self-aware AI, which would perform tasks quicker and more efficiently than humans, represent future AI evolution. —Lynne Jeter
Lynne Jeter An artificial general intelligence system would be better able to transfer its skills from one domain to another, even if it had never seen the new domain before. —Brian O'Neill
compare artificial intelligence
Brian O'Neill called also AGI
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Yann LeCun, who spent years as Meta’s chief AI scientist before departing to launch his new venture, AMI Labs, has made world models the explicit foundation of his vision for artificial general intelligence.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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