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

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Etymology

Origin of artificial general intelligence

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

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

According to Cicek, these results suggest that artificial general intelligence capable of truly "thinking" may still be further away than many expect.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

According to reports, these include OpenAI going public or achieving artificial general intelligence, a sometimes ill-defined standard of AI capability that more closely matches human-level ability.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

In order to achieve artificial general intelligence, or AGI, a machine must be able to match or exceed human abilities in learning and applying knowledge.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 27, 2025

The CEO is prioritizing achieving mass popularity through ChatGPT versus moonshot projects like artificial general intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025