AI Intelligence Definition

The cluster revolves around debates on the definition of intelligence, particularly whether AI systems exhibit true or general intelligence compared to humans, with frequent calls to clarify vague or anthropocentric definitions.

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ImHereToVote Apr 11, 2023 View on HN

General intelligence doesn't necessarily mean human like intelligence.

d1sxeyes Feb 5, 2024 View on HN

I think it's a reflection on intelligence overall, not just artificial intelligence.

sangnoir Oct 1, 2016 View on HN

Only after you have given me a definition of intelligence which is not "what humans do"

AuryGlenz Feb 18, 2023 View on HN

Careful, it’s possible you just described human intelligence ;)

xpe Aug 21, 2025 View on HN

> It is not intelligent.Which of the following would you agree to... ?1. There is no single bar for intelligence.2. Intelligence is better measured on a scale than with 1 bit (yes/no).3. Intelligence is better considered as having many components instead of just one. When people talk about intelligence, they often mean different things across domains, such as emotional, social, conceptual, spatial, kinetic, sensory, etc.4. Many researchers have looked for -- and found -- i

skirmish Jan 18, 2023 View on HN

Define "true intelligence".

danparsonson Mar 15, 2023 View on HN

I'm sorry, I don't understand what you mean. Intelligence is quite an ill-defined concept already, is it not?

boltzmann_ Jul 31, 2020 View on HN

so what's intelligence then? it seems like you're saying humans are not intelligent?

circuit10 Oct 11, 2023 View on HN

Reasoning and intelligence aren’t binary yes/no things, it can have some capability for reasoning and intelligence while still being below what a human can do

fdsjgfklsfd Mar 2, 2025 View on HN

It's like saying "We don't understand human cognition, therefore humans are not intelligent."