Where Are We Heading WITH AI, AGI, AND ASI

The path from AI to AGI and ASI is more than technological; it is profoundly human. The real issue is not if machines surpass us, but whether we prove wise enough to steer them responsibly.

- RAMESH CHOPRA

Artificial intelligence (AI) has generated considerable interest not only among those researching it but also among the public. The use of AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek has already become common, somewhat replacing Google as the primary search engine for answering queries and doubts. But there is nothing 'artificial' about 'artificial intelligence' as it is all intentional. Mankind has always sought tools and assistance to make life easier. So, AI can be considered as another tool for this purpose, in a way.

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is a natural progression of AI development, which is expected to result in human-like intelligence. It will be a software that can understand what is going around and act in an appropriate manner, just like a human being. While AI, which some also refer to as artificial narrow intelligence (ANI), is capable of performing specific tasks only, AGI will be able to analyse the situation and act like a human being. It is therefore also known as human-level intelligence.

Artificial super intelligence (ASI) is the next stage that is expected to take AI to a level beyond human-level intelligence. Just imagine, human beings creating something that is even more intelligent than themselves! Sounds impossible, but, as they say, there is nothing impossible in this world. If we look around, many things that seemed impossible eventually became possible. However, it is debatable whether the creators of ASI will be able to maintain control over it or lose it.

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