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Kevin Okemwa

OpenAI may prematurely declare AGI to cut ties with Microsoft — despite Sam Altman admitting today's tech isn’t built for it

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella (R) greets OpenAI CEO Sam Altman during the OpenAI DevDay event on November 06, 2023 in San Francisco, California.

What is AGI (artificial general intelligence)? A straight answer might seem like trying to find a needle in a haystack, especially since the term has seemingly been turned into a buzzword with a different meaning each time you hear it. However, it is commonly defined as a sophisticated AI system that has surpassed human intelligence.

While it might seem like any other jargon, it's actually an important part of Microsoft's multi-billion-dollar partnership with OpenAI. A stringent clause in the agreement categorically highlights that the partnership will be severed once the ChatGPT maker achieves this coveted benchmark.

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