Why Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) Isn’t Coming Soon

AGI might not be coming as soon as you think. And a whopping 79% of companies are already using AI agents.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

ISSUE No. 169 - June 03, 2025

Decoding AGI: Why It's Not as Close as You Think   The New York Times explores the race for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), with tech leaders like OpenAI's Sam Altman predicting it's near. But many scientists disagree, arguing today's AI is missing a crucial breakthrough to match human thinking. "The technology we're building today is not sufficient," says one expert. Is AGI really just around the corner? Join the discussion at Slashdot.org

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79% of Companies Now Use AI Agents   Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a futuristic concept to a tangible asset in the business world. Among its various applications, AI agents—autonomous systems capable of performing tasks without human intervention—have gained significant traction. This article delves into the rapid current adoption rates of AI agents across industries. Read more

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SourceForge Podcast   In this episode of the SourceForge Podcast, we speak with Ahmed Mobasher, Global Business Manager at AI Spera, a cybersecurity company that originated from Korea University's Hacking Response Research Lab. We discuss the evolution of cyber threats, the unique challenges organizations face today, and how Criminal IP leverages AI technology to provide proactive cybersecurity solutions. Ahmed shares insights on the importance of context in threat detection, common use cases for their products, and the future of cybersecurity in an AI-driven world. Watch the podcast here

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