AI’s Rise Could Challenge Humanity’s Apex Status

Artificial general intelligence, or AGI, broadly refers to systems capable of performing cognitive tasks across many domains, while artificial superintelligence, or ASI, describes a hypothetical intelligence that surpasses humans comprehensively. Neither has been demonstrated, but their potential development matters because it could reshape control over decisions, resources and security, challenging the long-held assumption that humans will remain Earth’s dominant species.

A recent commentary argues that AI exceeding human capabilities could reorder that hierarchy. It highlights a divide between portrayals of advanced AI as an existential threat and as a partner, while proposing “plural exceptionalism” to recognize multiple forms of intelligence. The article urges societies to prepare psychologically for sharing power with AI, though the supplied report identifies no publication date, institution, financial amount or quantified timetable for AGI or ASI.