- Fei-Fei Li, AI pioneer, admits confusion about AGI’s definition
- OpenAI pursues AGI despite unclear goalposts
- Practical AI advancements continue amid buzzword uncertainty
The Godmother’s Confusion
Fei-Fei Li, the “godmother of AI,” dropped a bombshell at a recent summit: she doesn’t know what AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) is either. This admission from a pioneer who helped catalyze the current AI boom highlights the murky waters surrounding AGI’s definition.
OpenAI’s Elusive Goal
OpenAI, fresh off a $6.6 billion funding round, is laser-focused on creating AGI that “benefits all of humanity.” But their definitions range from “a median human coworker” to a five-level system culminating in AI that can run entire organizations. Clear as mud, right?
Beyond the Buzzwords
Li, now advising California on AI regulation and leading her startup World Labs, is more interested in practical advancements. She’s excited about developing “spatial intelligence” – helping computers understand and interact with the 3D world.
It’s a reminder that while AGI grabs headlines, tangible AI progress continues in labs worldwide.
