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but i feel like its purpose is to measure superintelligence in math. So to be a good measure of it, it can't saturate easily/has to be somewhat mundane at even insanely goo…
by Davidzheng · Sep 4, 2026
You are describing superintelligence (ASI) not general intelligence (AGI)
by jrflo · Sep 4, 2026
Sanders-Casar Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act. I [Gary Marcus] Oppose It
by mdp2021 · Sep 3, 2026 · 3 points
We can learn from history: Albert Einstein famously tricked humanity into building nuclear weapons for him and was only prevented from wiping out all sentient life by the Prince…
by ForHackernews · Sep 3, 2026
> superintelligence is, like rocket fuel, an extremely powerful force that has a default tendency to break containment and go boom what evidence do we have this is the case?
by stillpointlab · Sep 3, 2026
AGI and superintelligence are not the same thing
by Feathercrown · Sep 3, 2026
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A superintelligence is a hypothetical agent that possesses intelligence surpassing that of the most gifted human minds. Philosopher Nick Bostrom defines superintelligence as "any intellect that greatly exceeds the cognitive performance of humans in virtually all domains of interest". Read more on Wikipedia