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superintelligence

American  
[soo-per-in-tel-i-juhns] / ˌsu pər ɪnˈtɛl ɪ dʒəns /

noun

  1. the cognitive capacity of an entity that possesses a higher level of intelligence than humans.

  2. an entity that possesses a higher level of intelligence than humans.

  3. an unusually high level of human intelligence.


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The companies racing to build artificial superintelligence say it could reshape entire economies, create vast fortunes and dominate future warfare.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Deutsche Bank’s base case is that due to fundamental limitations on the speed AI programs and systems can achieve, we won’t reach superintelligence.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

Zuckerberg has laid out a vision in which Muse couples with an ever-expanding line-up of Meta AI smart glasses, enabling users to summon hands-free what he calls "personal superintelligence".

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

“If America builds superintelligence, America will cease to exist, as will China and all other countries,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

If he was permanently cursed with superintelligence, he should probably use it to do something.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

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