Introduction
Welcome to NSIC-AGI 2024 | INSPEM, UPM
The primary aim of the field of artificial intelligence (AI) has historically been the creation of "thinking machines," or computer systems endowed with human-like general intelligence. Due to the inherent difficulties of this undertaking, for many years the focus of AI research has shifted towards "narrow AI," which involves developing systems capable of performing highly specialized tasks.
In recent years, however, there has been a renewed interest in returning to the foundational objectives of the field. A growing number of researchers now advocate for addressing the more complex issues related to "human-level intelligence" and "artificial general intelligence (AGI)." This resurgence in interest highlights the necessity of advancing our understanding of AGI, its potential, and the various pathways to achieving it.
Key questions that researchers and policymakers are now considering include:
What types of AGI systems might be achievable in the near future, and what will be their respective advantages and limitations?
What are the most critical unresolved challenges that must be overcome to develop human-level AGI?
What are the best methods for assessing the capabilities of AI systems as they near and eventually surpass human-level intelligence?
How can we ensure that emerging AGI systems are guided both cognitively and ethically during their development?
What roles should industry, government, academia, and the open-source community play in the future stages of AGI development?
How will the advent of AGI impact societal structures, employment, and everyday life?
The NSIC-AGI 2024 is positioned as the leading national event aimed at advancing the understanding and development of thinking machines with general intelligence at or beyond the human level. This event will bring together experts from various fields to explore these critical questions and chart a path forward for the future of AI and AGI.
