Before AGI, build much better narrow AI — especially for biology
MaxUnfried · x · 2026-09-19
Max Unfried argues that before chasing AGI, the field needs much better narrow artificial intelligence (NAI), particularly for biology — echoing the AI-for-science view that domain-specific models may deliver real value sooner than general intelligence.
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