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Human-Level AGI Imminent, Experts Warn of 'Human Overdrive'
Definition and Emergence Prediction of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) refers to AI with intelligence comparable to humans, also known as 'general-purpose artificial intelligence' in Japan. With recent advancements in generative AI, the emergence of AGI is specifically predicted around 2030 or within the next 10 years. Masayoshi Son, chairman of SoftBank Group, has also drawn attention by mentioning the arrival of the AGI era. However, unlike general AI, AGI still lacks a strict definition, and among experts, an image of 'AI with abilities equivalent to humans' is shared.
Limitations of AGI Technology and Expert Concerns
While current AI demonstrates capabilities surpassing humans in specific areas, it has not yet reached the AGI level. Hiroshi Kondo of Japan Research Institute points to the lack of 'long-term memory' as one of its limitations. It is surprising that memory capability is identified as a challenge for AI, which seems to remember everything. Experts anticipate a significant shift in the relationship between humans and AI with the development of AGI, expressing concerns about potential risks such as 'human overdrive'.
*Source: Yahoo!ニュース (2026-03-15)*
