AI Can Write Novels and Prove Theorems, But Few Consider It AGI
nabeelqu · x · 2026-08-03
Developer Nabeel argues that while current AI is highly capable, it does not yet count as AGI. He points out the amusing irony that many previous metrics and predictions for AGI, such as playing chess or creating art, no longer "really count" once achieved. This insight echoes Scott Alexander's observations.
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