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Alan's Conservative Countdown for AGI: Milestones from Physical Embodiment to General Intelligence

Alan D. Thompson proposed a conservative definition of AGI, emphasizing that AGI should possess the ability to act in the physical world. He pointed out that although current LLMs have made progress in cognitive abilities, there is still a significant gap in embodiment. The article reviews the definition of AGI, the necessity of physical embodiment, and lists key technologies and model milestones in AI development up to 2026 and before.

Oct 12, 2026

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  • Alan D. Thompson proposed a conservative definition of AGI, emphasizing that AGI should possess the ability to act in the physical world. He pointed out that although current LLMs have made progress in cognitive abilities, there is still a significant gap in embodiment. The article reviews the definition of AGI, the necessity of physical embodiment, and lists key technologies and model milestones in AI development up to 2026 and before.
  • Tech Logic · Intelligence Frontier
  • Oct 12, 2026
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  1. Alan对AGI的保守倒计时：从物理具身到通用智能的里程碑lifearchitect.ai

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Based on the single source provided (Alan’s conservative countdown to AGI), the analysis of this report is primarily based on the arguments of that source. This source defines AGI as "a machine that is good or better than humans in all aspects" and explicitly emphasizes that physical embodiment is a key component of AGI. The source points out that while current LLMs perform well in cognition, they still have significant shortcomings in basic human abilities like perception and touch, and physical operations (such as screwing in a screw or assembling furniture), arguing that achieving AGI requires overcoming this final bottleneck of physical embodiment. Furthermore, the source lists specific technological milestones in areas such as robot control (e.g., Gemini Robotics 2) and autonomous flight (e.g., Project Pilot) for 2026 and earlier as indicators of AGI progress.

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