SMRTR AIFeb 1, 2026John D. Cook

AGI, ASI, A*I – Do we have all we need to get there?

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Leading AI researchers remain divided on whether current technology can achieve artificial general intelligence through scaling alone or requires breakthrough innovations. While some predict AGI arrival by 2026-2027 based on current capability growth rates, others believe transformers and existing architectures aren't sufficient, with top researchers like Demis Hassabis advocating a balanced approach of 50% scaling and 50% innovation.

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