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Artificial superintelligence (ASI)
Artificial superintelligence (ASI) is a hypothetical future AI that would be far more capable than humans at almost everything.
Also called superintelligence
In more detail
Superintelligence is a speculative idea, discussed mostly in debates about the long-term future of AI. Nothing like it exists today.
Concerns about controlling such a system are a major reason for research into AI alignment and AI safety.
Related terms
Artificial general intelligence (AGI)Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is a hypothetical AI that could learn and reason across almost any task as well as a person can.AI alignmentAI alignment is the challenge of making an AI system’s goals and behaviour match what people actually intend and value.AI safetyAI safety is the work of making sure AI systems behave reliably and don’t cause harm, from everyday mistakes to serious misuse and long-term risks.
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