Artificial basic intelligence (AGI) is a type of expert system (AI) that matches or exceeds human cognitive abilities throughout a large variety of cognitive tasks. This contrasts with narrow AI, which is restricted to specific jobs. [1] Artificial superintelligence (ASI), on the other hand, refers to AGI that greatly surpasses human cognitive capabilities. AGI is thought about one of the definitions of strong AI.

Creating AGI is a main goal of AI research and of companies such as OpenAI [2] and Meta. [3] A 2020 study recognized 72 active AGI research and advancement jobs throughout 37 nations. [4]
The timeline for accomplishing AGI remains a topic of ongoing dispute among scientists and professionals. As of 2023, some argue that it may be possible in years or years