My Updated Definitions of AGI vs. ASI

This article provides updated, practical definitions for AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) and ASI (Artificial Superintelligence) as of 2026. The author defines AGI as AI that can perform any cognitive role as well as a human expert, and ASI as AI that can perform any cognitive role better than any human expert ever. The key distinction is role vs. task, emphasizing that real jobs involve many dynamic tasks. The article discusses the experiential jump between AGI and ASI, noting ASI will produce alien, super-human output. It aims to clarify these murky terms for more efficient discussions about AI's future impact on society and technology.