superintelligence

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Superintelligence refers to an entity or an extremely high degree of intelligence that surpasses human capabilities. This concept is closely related to artificial general intelligence (AGI), which is the hypothetical ability of computer systems to match or exceed human cognitive abilities across various tasks.123

The development of superintelligence could lead to profound changes, potentially even surpassing human evolution. Some futurists envision a future where humans might engineer new life forms or enhance themselves through bioengineering and brain-computer interfaces, leading to beings vastly different from current humans. This evolution might result in inorganic life forms or consciousness detached from organic structures, charting a quicker course to superintelligence.4

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