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
But I also expect continued advancements in artificial general intelligence to improve both the quality and speed of decision-making across various fields.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
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

called also AGI

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If both land before year’s end, 2026 will close as the year public markets finally had to price artificial general intelligence. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 12 June 2026 Their goal is to secure the billions of dollars required for their capital-intensive projects to build artificial general intelligence, a broadly capable computer system that is smarter than humans at all cognitive work. Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026 The newer company promised a clearer focus on the safety of the better-than-human technology called artificial general intelligence that both San Francisco firms aim to build. ABC News, 18 May 2026 Clearly, the pope is somewhat concerned about the motives of tech oligarchs racing to develop artificial general intelligence that surpasses human capabilities. Miles Klee, Wired News, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for artificial general intelligence

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First Known Use

1989, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of artificial general intelligence was in 1989

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“Artificial general intelligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artificial%20general%20intelligence. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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