The Better AI Gets, the Further We Seem from AGI

Let's take a grounded look at the state of the AI industry in early 2026 and ask whether we’re actually any closer to artificial general intelligence (AGI) or superintelligence than we were a few years ago. Despite massive valuations for companies like OpenAI and bold promises from AI lab leaders, today’s systems still struggle with hallucinations, common sense, and a genuine understanding of the world. So join me as I revisit core assumptions behind current AI approaches—especially the ideas...