Francois Chollet: I would not "declare AGI" until we have AI that is capable of invention, conceptual breakthroughs, novel insights, new real-world technology, etc.
Summary
Francois Chollet argues that AGI should only be declared when AI is capable of invention and conceptual breakthroughs, criticizing the cheapening of the term by some industry figures.
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