Julian Togelius: Artificial General Intelligence, The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, 2024, paperback, 230 pages, ISBN:9780262549349

Abstract

Intelligence (AGI) refers to a type of AI possessing human-like cognitive capabilities, enabling it to comprehend, learn, and apply knowledge across a wide range of tasks, akin to human performance. Unlike narrow AIs, which specialize in specific tasks, AGI would have the capacity to reason , plan, solve complex problems, learn from experience, and even demonstrate creativity across various domains, rendering it a highly versatile and adaptable form of artificial intelligence. This type of AI, while currently confined to the realm of fiction , invites profound reflection on the potential impact of such a tool on humanity. As the author himself reminds us, the concept of intelligent machines emerged at the same time as the initial experiments on computers and computational logic. Today we are witnessing AI developing at an unprecedented speed and scale. Which has already made such Artificial Intelligence systems available to millions of individuals , corporations, and governments. Across the twelve chapters spanning 230 pages, Togelius achieves the challenging feat of making his text engaging for those well-versed in AI principles, while also serving as a compendium of foundational references for newcomers to the field. The