The Intelligence Spectrum: Unraveling the Path from ANI to ASI

Abstract

The transformation of natural intelligence into artificial intelligence (AI) has generated significant excitement regarding its current and future impact. AI’s integration into various domains has established its presence in nearly all aspects of life, leading to high expectations from narrow AI to general AI and even super AI. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of AI’s current achievements and future prospects by examining the journey from natural intelligence to AI. It explores the foundational principles of natural intelligence, focusing on human information processing, reasoning, and learning. The paper then traces the development of AI models i.e. machine learning models, neural networks, and advanced algorithms, that emulate and enhance human cognitive abilities. Looking ahead, it speculates on the future of intelligence, particularly the potential emergence of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) with human-like cognitive capabilities across diverse domains. The synthesis of natural and artificial intelligence presents both opportunities and challenges, necessitating careful consideration, ethical deliberation, and collaborative efforts to ensure intelligent systems benefit humanity responsibly. The author also proposes hypotheses based on philosophical and religious beliefs to enhance AI performance. Ultimately, the paper envisions a limited but expanding role for AI within a defined scope.