Artificial General Intelligence: The Technology, Impact, and Ethics

Even as we see the practical advancements that modern artificial intelligence is driving, a new curiosity is developing about what artificial general intelligence (AGI) might mean for humanity, our businesses, and our social frameworks. This course demystifies AGI—AI’s most uncertain frontier—by exploring the possible opportunities ahead while providing clear direction on what we know, what we need to learn, and how our AGI-enabled future might serve humanity's best interests.

Join instructor Vilas Dhar as he provides a grounded understanding of AGI, its trajectory, and its implications, ensuring that you’re well-prepared to navigate and shape the future landscape. Learn how AGI might support and expand our creativity, empathy, and sources of inspiration—as well as reasons to be skeptical of techno-optimism that sees AGI as a cure-all for all our problems.

Learning objectives
Examine the critical role that individuals and societies play in shaping a future where AGI amplifies human potential.
Compare AGI with the AI technologies we use today.
Examine why experts believe, based on the current state of the field, that AGI might be possible.
Categorize the various forms AGI may take and discuss the potential societal and economic outcomes of integrating AGI into our daily lives.
Explain the ethical considerations crucial to guiding AGI development in a manner that benefits humanity.
Identify the major hurdles in achieving AGI, including technical challenges and societal barriers.
Discuss the additional research and advancements needed for an AGI-enabled world.