superintelligence
Americannoun
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the cognitive capacity of an entity that possesses a higher level of intelligence than humans.
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an entity that possesses a higher level of intelligence than humans.
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an unusually high level of human intelligence.
Example Sentences
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The prospect of creating superintelligence has sparked fierce debate in recent years among AI developers, scientists and policymakers, who fear the potential harm such systems could cause if they escape human control.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Those in the industry who most fear what artificial superintelligence could bring have told the Trump administration that talks with China are an existential necessity.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Meta plans to spend up to $135 billion on AI infrastructure this year as it seeks to build what it calls personal superintelligence for its 3.5 billion daily users.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
But in doing so, the head of the company that spearheaded the AI revolution suggested it is not on the cusp of some sort of superintelligence.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Jake also wondered if boredom with everyday, humdrum things might be a curse that came with superintelligence.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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