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artificial general intelligence

American  
[ahr-tuh-fish-uhl jen-er-uhl in-tel-i-juhns] / ˈɑr tə fɪʃ əl ˈdʒɛn ər əl ɪnˈtɛl ɪ dʒəns /

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


Etymology

Origin of artificial general intelligence

First recorded in 2005–10

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All nine companies are failing when it comes to combating "existential" threats such as pursuing models that reach human-level intelligence, known as "artificial general intelligence" or AGI, the report said.

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

But without customers, how are America’s AI leaders supposed to keep funding the push toward ever more powerful artificial general intelligence?

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

It also aims to “accelerate the economy” and give “everyone on Earth” access to personal artificial general intelligence, or AGI, a theoretical AI that can operate at or above a human level.

From MarketWatch Jun. 8, 2026

Altman said he had no choice as "we did not think that artificial general intelligence should be under the control of a single person."

From Barron's May 18, 2026

OpenAI’s mission is to “ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all humanity,” the board said at the time.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 13, 2026

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