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In September, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang claimed that "AGI has arrived," sparking curiosity among investors. But what exactly is artificial general intelligence (AGI), and why should it matter to those who own Magnificent 7 stocks or work in various industries? AGI refers to artificial intelligence capable of performing most human jobs, surpassing current AI models in reliability and adaptability.

Companies building AI are keen on when AGI starts generating profits, measuring the milestone in dollars. Huang believes true AGI would enable building a billion-dollar company, a benchmark achieved by today's AI. However, researchers define various stages along the path to AGI. Currently, the best models struggle with long tasks and lack the capability to work independently on jobs a person could complete in two workdays.

GPT-6, the model praised by Huang, is too recent to have undergone thorough testing. The timeline to AGI remains uncertain, with different tech leaders aligning their views with their business interests. Despite disagreements, the rapid progression of AI models indicates the gap between existing AI and AGI is narrowing. Investors can focus on the companies profiting from the development of AGI, as these entities are poised to benefit significantly from the increasing investments in AI technologies.