Archive · 8 Jan 2026

Andrew Ng Proposes Turing AGI Test

Andrew Ng Proposes Turing AGI Test

Andrew Ng, a famous AI expert, has come up with a new test called the 'Turing AGI' test.

This test is designed to see if an AI system is as smart as a human.

In the test, both an AI system and a human professional will use a computer with internet access to do work tasks over several days.

The AI passes the test if it can do the tasks as well as the human.

Ng believes this test is better than the old Turing Test because it shows if AI can really do the same jobs as humans.

He thinks this will help people understand what AGI really means and stop the hype around it.

This is important because too much hype can lead to wrong decisions and investments.

Ng also thinks this test will help ensure that real progress is made in AI, even if it's not yet AGI.

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