Artificial general intelligence

Amazing isn’t it? I’m talking about the artificial intelligence technology we are using today. Starting from replying to customers’ queries on the commercial ecosystem to attending patients and performing surgeries in the healthcare sector, the influence of technology in our life is no joke. But did we achieve what we aimed for? No! When researchers started working on artificial intelligence in the 1950s, they wanted to design a machine or a model that could imitate human behavior and think like us. Unfortunately, even the most advanced AI model can’t think by itself and take independent decisions without human intervention. The concept, called ‘artificial general intelligence’ is where we are headed. However, Tesla could emerge as a big trailblazer, breaking the cliche and giving heavy competition to many other companies working on AGI.

The ultimate goal behind developing artificial intelligence is to replicate human cognitive abilities. Today, artificial intelligence-based solutions and models are changing the tailwind of every sector including healthcare, education, manufacturing, telecommunication, shipping, etc. Despite starting from scratch to reaching the autonomous level, artificial intelligence still has a long way to go. It didn’t even achieve its very purpose of development itself. What we are using today is Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI). However, we are headed towards the so-called ‘Artificial General Intelligence.’ Many experts suggest that humankind will enjoy the advantages of AGI in 2050. Even business organizations will be able to streamline the decision-making process without human hands if AGI takes charge.

The World of Artificial General Intelligence

Generally, artificial intelligence is a branch of computer science that involves developing smart machines with human capabilities. Based on the level of human characteristics that machines hold, artificial intelligence is divided into three categories namely Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI), Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and Artificial Super intelligence (ASI). 

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) goes hand-in-hand with human intelligence. AGI mechanism can perform any task that a human can, including intellectual works. Today, artificial intelligence can only perform certain kinds of tasks that are assigned to them. Even if their working pattern varies or the circumstance differs, then the machine fails to do the same job again. On the contrary, AGI will think like humans and use its capabilities to adjust to new circumstances and the difference in the ecosystem. 

AGI is the kind of technology we see in movies and series. They use common sense and cognitive abilities to act like humans and take independent decisions. Just like how a child learns and understands everything through experience, AGI is built from the ground up to abstract the situation and act on its own.

Tesla Could Reach the End Point First

Similar to many other companies that are running the AGI race, Tesla is also at the first phase of developing a futuristic model. However, the company has advanced machine learning and deep learning capabilities that could make their journey smooth and quick. 

Despite the advantages, it won’t be a flowery path for Tesla. Every company is far away from developing human-like senor-perception capabilities. Scientists are working on machines that could gain insight from real-world scenarios. Machines that could recall and learn from their experience will open the door to AGI. 

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, is an all-rounder when it comes to technology. He calls AGI the ‘biggest existential threat’ facing humanity. But somehow when the time comes, the AGI will eventually hit the world either in a good or bad way. 

Besides working on the most futuristic autonomous technology, Tesla is also building an AI humanoid robot called Optimus. The company is also making advancements in self-driving cars and electric vehicles.