AGI goalposts keep moving: a Millennium Prize proof no longer satisfies
rand_longevity · x · 2026-09-09
One commenter recalls defining AGI as "AI-assisted proof of a Millennium Prize problem" back in 2022 — yet with that bar potentially within reach, they still feel unsatisfied. A reply notes the goalposts have been moving since 2022.
A snapshot of a recurring pattern in AI circles: AGI definitions get recalibrated as capabilities rise, and old milestones no longer impress once achieved.
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