Dec 17, 11:23 PM

AGI Discourse Intensifies at NeurIPS as Definitions Evolve Amid Policy Discussions and State-of-the-Art Language Models

The discourse surrounding Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has intensified, particularly in policy discussions, though many policymakers appear to have a limited understanding of its implications. Observers note that the definition of AGI is evolving to align with the capabilities of state-of-the-art language models, leading some to claim that AGI has already been achieved. This redefinition raises concerns about shifting goalposts in the conversation about AGI's true nature. Some experts argue that AGI should be perceived as a social phenomenon, marked by a significant change in human behavior rather than a strictly technological milestone. At the NeurIPS conference, participants expressed uncertainty about AGI's definition, with some suggesting that experiencing AGI is more important than defining it. The gap in perception between those who feel AGI has arrived and those who do not is expected to widen significantly. Recent advancements in reasoning models are seen as a unifying force for differing views on AGI, providing positive news for both proponents and skeptics of AGI's feasibility.

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