AI to Gen AI to AGI
What is artificial general intelligence?
Artificial general intelligence (AGI) describes a (currently theoretical) development in artificial intelligence (AI) software implying a stronger version of standard AI. This software would go beyond the performance of current models that act within a set of predetermined parameters associated with, in effect a kind of training. AGI software would have a greater ability teach itself, a human-like intelligence that could in effect carry out a variety of tasks that it has not been pre-set, programmed, developed or trained to do. It describes the currently theoretical pursuit of systems that 'possess autonomous self-control, a reasonable degree of self-understanding, and the ability to learn new skills.'
The term AGI was initially used in the late 70s by Mark Gubrud to describe the implications of fully automated military production and operations, an agent with the ability to 'satisfy goals in a wide range of environments' was proposed by Marcus Hutter in 2000...
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