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Sam Altman now says AGI, or human-level AI, is 'not a super useful term’ — and he's not alone

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Computer science experts say it's better to focus on the more specialized use cases of AI.

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While OpenAI has just launched GPT-5, a new version of its model widely criticized since its release in recent days, its CEO Sam Altman prefers to move away from the AGI, presented as the long-awaited "general artificial intelligence". And because, with a definition that remains very vague, the CEO of the company intends to refocus [...]

It's the Holy Grail that all AI companies are chasing: AGI, or artificial general intelligence. It's supposed to make AI as smart as the human brain, but the closer we get to it, the further AGI seems to get. After riding the wave of buzz to attract investors, Sam Altman, the boss of OpenAI, is now trying to put its significance into perspective and temper expectations, acknowledging that GPT-5 is still a long way off.

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CNBC broke the news in United States on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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