General AI
Theoretical AI systems capable of performing any intellectual task a human can, with flexible reasoning across domains.
Definition
Defined in the report as hypothetical or future AI systems capable of human-level or broadly general problem-solving across diverse domains, distinguishable from current task-specific systems. The document adopts this distinction to frame practical policy and risk assessment, noting that current public-sector plans target narrow AI rather than general AI.
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Narrow AI
AI systems designed and trained for specific, limited tasks, as opposed to general-purpose artificial intelligence....
General-Purpose AI Model
An AI model trained at scale that displays significant generality and can competently perform many distinct tasks and be integrated into varied downstream systems....
Frontier AI
Highly capable, cutting‑edge AI models (a subset of general‑purpose/foundation models) whose scale or capabilities may create systemic or catastrophic risks....
AI Safety
Measures and engineering practices ensuring AI systems do not cause unreasonable harm to people, property, or the environment during intended use or foreseeable misuse....