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
French AI company Mistral AI is accelerating superintelligence development to ensure Europe’s independence from U.S. tech giants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
The extravagant and perhaps exaggerated promises of artificial superintelligence always foretold this outcome.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
He struck an optimistic tone about the company's direction, saying Meta was "one of the few companies positioned to help define the future" and reaffirming his goal of delivering "personal superintelligence" to users worldwide.
From Barron's ● May 20, 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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