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The race to general AI: are machines close to surpassing the human mind?

Público7 September 2026 at 12:32

OpenAI announced that it has entered the era of general artificial intelligence with the launch of GPT-6 Astra. The company claims that this new technology represents a significant milestone in the development of AI systems.

However, the question remains whether this claim truly corresponds to a technological revolution or whether it constitutes just another incremental step in the race towards AI development. The race towards general artificial intelligence involves various companies and researchers competing to create systems capable of matching or surpassing human cognitive capabilities.

The article raises doubts about the true nature of this achievement, suggesting that the classification of "general artificial intelligence" may be premature or exaggerated. OpenAI positions itself at the forefront of this technological race, but the real impact of this technology has yet to be determined.

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