General
general-purpose technology
A technology with broad applicability across industries and society.
Definition
A technology characterized by broad industry and societal applicability that can fundamentally change task composition across sectors; used in the report to justify coordinated, cross-cutting policy responses to AI-driven change.
Related Terms
General-Purpose AI
AI capable of performing a wide range of tasks across domains....
General-purpose AI (GPAI) model
Model trained at scale with broad task generality....
General-Purpose AI System
AI system based on GPAI model serving multiple purposes....
Foundation or general-purpose model
Large adaptable AI models with broad applicability....
General‑purpose AI model
AI models designed for multiple purposes, not a single specific task....