# artificial general intelligence — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover artificial general intelligence. Page: Feed: --- ## [I Don’t Think My AI Is Conscious. But I’m No Longer Sure How I Would Know](https://westernrelations.com/2026/08/20/i-dont-think-my-ai-is-conscious-but-im-no-longer-sure-how-i-would-know/) _2026-08-20 · Paulo J. de Almeida Santos · Western Relations_ The latest issue of The Economist asks a question that until recently belonged largely to science fiction: could artificial intelligence become conscious? It is an extraordinary question. But it caught my attention for a rather personal reason. I have been talking to an AI for years. I started using ChatGPT very close to the beginning, \[…\] ## [Hedging Our Bets, Revisited: What a New Dataset of AI Developer Firms Tells Us About U.S.-China Concentration Risk](https://geopoliticsagi.substack.com/p/hedging-our-bets-revisited-what-a) _2026-08-17 · RAND · Geopolitics of AGI_ How resilient is the broader U.S. innovation ecosystem if future breakthroughs depend on pathways beyond scaling ever-larger language models? ## [Vom Bakterium zum Bewusstsein](https://philosophies.de/index.php/2026/08/08/vom-bakterium-zum-bewusstsein/) _2026-08-08 · Dirk Boucsein · philosophies_ Vom Bakterium zum Bewusstsein – Gastbeitrag von Wolfgang Stegemann Eine kritische Einleitung zu den Grenzen der synthetischen Illusion Die Frage... ## [Did Washington embolden Rabat? What the Ceuta crisis reveals about Europe’s strategic vulnerability](https://westernrelations.com/2026/08/06/did-washington-embolden-rabat-what-the-ceuta-crisis-reveals-about-europes-strategic-vulnerability/) _2026-08-06 · Paulo J. de Almeida Santos · Western Relations_ For a few extraordinary days, Europe watched what appeared to be the beginning of another migration crisis. Tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Television images spread across the continent. Social media declared Europe’s borders had collapsed. Politicians rushed to blame one another. The language of “invasion” returned \[…\] ## [The Party's Gambit: How China's Worldview Shapes Its Pursuit of AI](https://geopoliticsagi.substack.com/p/the-partys-gambit-how-chinas-worldview) _2026-08-05 · RAND · Geopolitics of AGI_ China’s history does not determine its approach to advanced AI, but it does influence the Party’s baseline assumptions. ## [Neuro-symbolische KI – Zoomposium mit Artur d’Avila Garcez](https://philosophies.de/index.php/2026/08/05/neuro-symbolische-ki/) _2026-08-05 · Dirk Boucsein · philosophies_ Neuro-symbolische KI – Warum die Zukunft künstlicher Intelligenz mehr als Daten braucht Neuro-symbolische KI und die Architektur des Verstehens: Warum... ## [Can America still afford its global leadership?](https://westernrelations.com/2026/07/31/can-america-still-afford-its-global-leadership/) _2026-07-31 · Elke von Dalberg · Western Relations_ Surging US Treasury yields are exposing deeper questions about America’s fiscal future, the independence of the Federal Reserve, and the financial foundations of Western leadership. For more than eight decades, American global leadership has rested on far more than military strength, technological innovation or diplomatic influence. It has depended on something less visible but equally \[…\] ## [Winning the AI Race Isn’t Just About Going Fast, It’s About Enduring the Risks Along the Way](https://geopoliticsagi.substack.com/p/winning-the-ai-race-isnt-just-about) _2026-07-31 · RAND · Geopolitics of AGI_ Risk management and resilience to AI risk can and should be viewed as a potential source of national advantage. ## [Kann KI Bewusstsein entwickeln? Kaleidoskop Folge 4](https://philosophies.de/index.php/2026/07/10/ki-bewusstsein/) _2026-07-10 · Dirk Boucsein · philosophies_ Kann KI Bewusstsein entwickeln? – Auf dem Weg zur Künstlichen Allgemeinen Intelligenz Zwischen Sprachmodellen, Neurowissenschaft und Philosophie des Geistes Die... ## [Southern Europe is entering the age of extreme heat](https://westernrelations.com/2026/07/05/southern-europe-is-entering-the-age-of-extreme-heat/) _2026-07-05 · Ellen Cushing · Western Relations_ The image of Southern Europe has long been defined by warm evenings, crowded beaches, bustling cafés and a climate that drew millions of visitors every summer. For generations, heat was part of the region’s appeal, an asset that helped shape its culture and fuel its economy. Today, that same heat is becoming one of Europe’s \[…\] ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BfOpyI0Ucdy7) _2026-07-05 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [Sintra marks the beginning of Europe’s post-crisis economy](https://westernrelations.com/2026/07/05/sintra-marks-the-beginning-of-europes-post-crisis-economy/) _2026-07-05 · Elke von Dalberg · Western Relations_ Every summer, the quiet Portuguese town of Sintra becomes the meeting place for some of the world’s most influential central bankers. Markets scrutinise every word, investors search for clues about future interest rates, and economists debate subtle shifts in monetary policy. Yet Christine Lagarde’s address at this year’s European Central Bank Forum may ultimately be \[…\] ## [The battle for Bosnia is really a battle for Europe](https://westernrelations.com/2026/07/05/the-battle-for-bosnia-is-really-a-battle-for-europe/) _2026-07-05 · Mark Oliver · Western Relations_ Bosnia and Herzegovina has rarely been allowed to belong only to itself, and that is the tragedy, the burden and the geopolitical warning now returning to the centre of European politics. In Sarajevo, diplomats from the United States and Europe have been locked in a dispute over who should become the next High Representative, the \[…\] ## [Der neue Podcast von philosophies](https://philosophies.de/index.php/2026/07/05/podcast-von-philosophies/) _2026-07-05 · Dirk Boucsein · philosophies_ Der neue Podcast von philosophies 🎧 Zu faul zum Lesen? Ab sofort gibt’s philosophies.de direkt auf die Ohren! Mal ganz... ## [What Can Business and Civil Society Do About Transformative AI Risk?](https://geopoliticsagi.substack.com/p/what-can-business-and-civil-society) _2026-06-25 · RAND · Geopolitics of AGI_ How can nongovernmental institutions lead or support the management of AI safety and societal risks? ## [Epistemologie schlägt Ontologie](https://philosophies.de/index.php/2026/06/24/epistemologie-vs-ontologie/) _2026-06-24 · Dirk Boucsein · philosophies_ Epistemologie schlägt Ontologie – Ein Gastbeitrag von Wolfgang Stegemann über den Ursprung philosophischer Scheinprobleme Mit Wolfgang Stegemann verbindet mich –... ## [Great powers cannot always get what they want](https://westernrelations.com/2026/06/23/great-powers-cannot-always-get-what-they-want/) _2026-06-23 · Mark Oliver · Western Relations_ For much of modern history, powerful nations have operated under a simple assumption. If a country possesses enough military strength, enough economic resources, and enough political determination, it can eventually impose its preferred outcome on weaker opponents. This belief has shaped empires, wars, alliances, and foreign policies for centuries. It is a seductive idea because \[…\] ## [After Washington: Europe begins its own dialogue with Moscow](https://westernrelations.com/2026/06/12/after-washington-europe-begins-its-own-dialogue-with-moscow/) _2026-06-12 · Paulo J. de Almeida Santos · Western Relations_ For seventy years, the unwritten rule of European security was remarkably simple. Whenever a major crisis emerged between Russia and the rest of Europe, Washington would ultimately become the central actor. American power anchored NATO, American diplomacy coordinated Western responses, and American military strength guaranteed the balance of power on the continent. European governments might \[…\] ## [Lässt sich natürliches oder künstliches Bewusstsein testen?](https://philosophies.de/index.php/2026/06/11/c-test-bewusstsein/) _2026-06-11 · Dirk Boucsein · philosophies_ Lässt sich natürliches oder künstliches Bewusstsein testen? Reflexionen zum C-Test-Workshop in Bamberg Einleitung: Das eigentümliche Problem der Bewusstseinsforschung Es gibt... ## [The AI Revolution and Global Order](https://geopoliticsagi.substack.com/p/the-ai-revolution-and-global-order) _2026-06-11 · RAND · Geopolitics of AGI_ What strategy should the United States pursue in the age of AI? ## [Was ist Geist? – Gottfried Vosgerau im Gespräch](https://philosophies.de/index.php/2026/06/10/was-ist-geist/) _2026-06-10 · Dirk Boucsein · philosophies_ Was ist Geist? – Gottfried Vosgerau im Gespräch – Zwischen natürlichem und künstlichem Bewusstsein Die Frage, was Bewusstsein eigentlich ist,... ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nmi8I7uGFRIL) _2026-06-10 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [When the Pacific sneezes: Why Europe should fear the next super El Niño](https://westernrelations.com/2026/06/04/when-the-pacific-sneezes-why-europe-should-fear-the-next-super-el-nino/) _2026-06-04 · Editorial Team · Western Relations_ urope’s immediate horizon and far from the daily concerns of policymakers in Brussels, Berlin, Paris, or Lisbon. Yet history has repeatedly demonstrated that what happens in the Pacific rarely stays in the Pacific. Scientists are now warning that a potentially powerful El Niño event is developing for the second half of 2026. According to forecasts \[…\] ## [A miracle drug for the rich? Europe must answer the Ozempic question](https://westernrelations.com/2026/06/04/a-miracle-drug-for-the-rich-europe-must-answer-the-ozempic-question/) _2026-06-04 · Elke von Dalberg · Western Relations_ A retired Canadian woman working extra shifts as a substitute teacher to afford a medication that prevents diabetes is not the sort of story that usually sparks a geopolitical debate. Yet that is precisely what happened when Canada became the first G7 nation to approve generic versions of semaglutide, the active ingredient behind Ozempic and \[…\] ## [Künstliches Bewusstsein](https://philosophies.de/index.php/2026/05/28/kuenstliches-bewusstsein/) _2026-05-28 · Dirk Boucsein · philosophies_ Künstliches Bewusstsein – Systemtheorie, Embodiment und die Grenzen heutiger KI Vor fast genau fünf Jahren hatte ich bereits einen Essay... ## [ALI statt AGI?](https://philosophies.de/index.php/2026/05/26/ali-statt-agi/) _2026-05-26 · Dirk Boucsein · philosophies_ ALI statt AGI? Warum die Debatte über künstliche Intelligenz vielleicht zu menschlich geführt wird Die Diskussion um Artificial General Intelligence... ## [Social Bots, Desinformation und die Verantwortung der Wissenschaft](https://philosophies.de/index.php/2026/05/22/social-bots-desinformation/) _2026-05-22 · Dirk Boucsein · philosophies_ Social Bots, Desinformation und die Verantwortung der Wissenschaft Eindrücke aus der Ringvorlesung mit Christian Grimme an der Universität Münster Als... ## [Strategic Responses to a Cyber Emergency](https://geopoliticsagi.substack.com/p/strategic-responses-to-a-cyber-emergency) _2026-05-21 · RAND · Geopolitics of AGI_ 2026 may prove a watershed year for AI-driven cyber risk. ## [How AI Can Erode Human Agency](https://geopoliticsagi.substack.com/p/how-ai-can-erode-human-agency) _2026-04-23 · RAND · Geopolitics of AGI_ A new framework for measuring when humans lose decisionmaking power. ## [Equivariance in Neural Networks: A Free Lunch That Isn't](https://hpenedones.me/blog/2026-04-14-equivariance-value-and-cost/) _2026-04-14 · Hugo Penedones_ Some inductive biases encode beliefs about the data: bets that certain hand-crafted features matter, that certain regularities hold. These can be wrong. But some encode theorems about the target function. These cannot be wrong. Rotational equivariance in molecular simulation is one of them. This post is about why encoding a provably correct theorem into a neural network is harder than it sounds.… ## [Resilience as a Policy Approach for AI](https://geopoliticsagi.substack.com/p/resilience-as-a-policy-approach-for) _2026-04-03 · RAND · Geopolitics of AGI_ Ideally, society will endure whatever is coming without great suffering or deterioration of core values—while still reaping the benefits of new technology. ## [Finding Common Ground in AGI Strategy Debates](https://geopoliticsagi.substack.com/p/finding-common-ground-in-agi-strategy) _2026-04-02 · RAND · Geopolitics of AGI_ A diagnosis and prescription for humanity’s most consequential strategic challenge. ## [Get started with Turso (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/w54wuaGZZVBD) _2026-04-02 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Turso account to access the app. ## [Internet Cutoffs and the Incentives in AI Incident Response](https://geopoliticsagi.substack.com/p/internet-cutoffs-and-the-incentives) _2026-03-26 · RAND · Geopolitics of AGI_ What a simple model reveals about the gap between having an off switch and using it. ## [Running LLMs on AMD Ryzen AI NPU under Linux — A First](https://hpenedones.me/blog/2026-03-08-running-llms-on-amd-ryzen-ai-npu-linux/) _2026-03-08 · Hugo Penedones_ I just got Llama 3.2 1B running at 60 tokens/sec on my nucbox mini PC’s NPU (Neural Processing Unit) (AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) under Ubuntu Linux — something that, as far as I can tell, hasn’t been publicly demonstrated before. The problem AMD shipped the XDNA2 NPU in Ryzen AI processors (Strix Point, Strix Halo, Kraken Point) with up to 50 TOPS of AI compute. On Windows, tools like… ## [THE KILLER by John Woo proves less is more](https://redpenofdoom.com/2026/02/22/the-killer-by-john-woo-proves-less-is-more/) _2026-02-22 · Guy Bergstrom · The Red Pen of Doom_ Watch The Killer–a classic by John Woo that influences tons of modern directors–and you’ll notice that the best parts are the quiet ones. The tension of face-offs between the assassin and the detective, guns pointed, but no triggers pulled. The scenes with Jenny, the singer blinded by the assassin’s unintentional shot. And the moments where … Continue reading THE KILLER by John Woo proves less is… ## [A MAP OF TINY PERFECT THINGS battles four classic time-loop movies](https://redpenofdoom.com/2026/02/07/a-map-of-tiny-perfect-things-battles-four-classic-time-loop-movies/) _2026-02-07 · Guy Bergstrom · The Red Pen of Doom_ The point here isn’t whether a movie is worth watching. If you throw a rock in Hollywood, you’ll hit a movie critic. Check them out for Hit the theater, Wait for streaming, or Avoid this stinking turkey. What’s more interesting is WHY something is worth watching or skipping–and whether you’d watch it again. Time-loop movies … Continue reading A MAP OF TINY PERFECT THINGS battles four classic… ## [Streets of Minneapolis by Springsteen–and 9 more protest songs](https://redpenofdoom.com/2026/02/05/streets-of-minneapolis-by-springsteen-and-9-more-protest-songs-from-around-the-world/) _2026-02-06 · Guy Bergstrom · The Red Pen of Doom_ The lesson here might be: don’t do something so heinous and evil that Bruce Springsteen spends his Saturday writing a song about it, his Sunday recording that song, and his free time giving free concerts explaining how badly you screwed up. There’s a long history of protests songs, and an art to them. They can’t … Continue reading Streets of Minneapolis by Springsteen–and 9 more protest songs → ## [The 2026 WBAI Incentive Award: Call for Applications](https://wba-initiative.org/en/27660/) _2026-02-03 · ArakawaNaoya · The Whole Brain Architecture Initiative_ WBAI calls for applications for the Incentive Award to promote developments in the WBA field. The award will be given to persons who achieved a (potentially) prolific result in promoting the development of brain-inspired artificial general intelligence (AGI), with the grant of 50,000 yen (JPY) (past awardees). The detail of the call for applications follows. The award \[…\] ## [MTV won’t play music videos, so I will: DAY 1 = 1981](https://redpenofdoom.com/2026/01/03/mtv-wont-play-music-videos-so-i-will-day-1-1981/) _2026-01-03 · Guy Bergstrom · The Red Pen of Doom_ Yes, it’s a tragedy, and yes, it’s sillypants to abandon the Best Business Model Ever: musicians and studios sent you free content (music videos) that you play all day and night while MONEY ROLLS IN from advertising. RIP to MTV, 1981-2025. It’s a license to print money. But no, highly paid executives with MBA’s from … Continue reading MTV won’t play music videos, so I will: DAY 1 = 1981 → ## [At the Opening of 2026: Laying the Groundwork for a Bridge Between Humanity and Superintelligence](https://wba-initiative.org/en/27604/) _2026-01-03 · YamakawaHiroshi · The Whole Brain Architecture Initiative_ Happy New Year! We at the Whole Brain Architecture Initiative (WBAI) continue to advance research and development of human brain-morphic AGI—artificial general intelligence modeled on the structure and function of the brain—toward our vision of “a world with AI in harmony with humanity.” As we enter our 11th year, we reflect on our journey thus \[…\] ## [WBAI Activity Report at ICONIP2025](https://wba-initiative.org/en/27609/) _2025-12-31 · YamakawaHiroshi · The Whole Brain Architecture Initiative_ Yoshimasa Tawatsuji, Akira Taniguchi, Takeshi Nakashima, Yudai Suzuki, Yuta Ashihara, Hiroshi Yamakawa WBAI (Whole Brain Architecture Initiative) organized three major programs—a Tutorial, a Special Session, and a Workshop—at ICONIP2025 (International Conference on Neural Information Processing), held at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST). We also participated in research… ## [The Future of AI is Physical: Simulation is Key](https://hpenedones.me/blog/2025-11-07-the-future-of-ai-is-physical-simulation-is-key/) _2025-11-07 · Hugo Penedones_ Everyone’s talking about LLMs, but it is already pretty clear what the next big wave will be: AI for the physical world. AI that understands intuitive physics, not only the mechanics of large rigid bodies, which is fundamental for Robotics and autonomous driving, but also AI that understands fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, plasmas, and even the quantum physics that governs… ## [Tutorial “A Methodology for Designing Brain-Like AI Software” @ICONIP2025](https://wba-initiative.org/en/26684/) _2025-08-01 · 可昌田和辻 · The Whole Brain Architecture Initiative_ 10:00-13:00, November 20, 2025Main Campus C210, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), Japan Introduction At ICONIP2025, we are hosting a tutorial titled “A Methodology for Designing Brain-Like AI Software.” This tutorial will provide a structured overview of BRA (Brain Reference Architecture)-driven development for designing brain-morphic AI software. Participants will engage in… ## [Ciência 2025: AI for Science Roundtable](https://hpenedones.me/blog/2025-07-09-ciencia-2025-ai-for-science-roundtable/) _2025-07-09 · Hugo Penedones_ Arriving at the Portuguese encounter “Ciência 2025”, for a roundtable discussion on AI for Science and how Inductiva.AI is contributing with a platform that makes numerical simulation and physics datasets generation really easy and affordable. At Nova School of Business and Economics . Here is a 1 min flash interview I gave at the event, sharing my thoughts on the role of AI and… ## [The Third International Whole Brain Architecture Workshop in ICONIP2025](https://wba-initiative.org/en/25942/) _2025-05-31 · 可昌田和辻 · The Whole Brain Architecture Initiative_ 9:00-12:00, November 24, 2025 Welcome Welcome to the 3rd International Whole Brain Architecture Workshop, held on November 24, 2025! This workshop will be held in ICONIP2025 (32nd International Conference on Neural Information Processing) \[link to the website of ICONIP2025\]. Building brain-inspired artificial intelligence is a promising approach to engineering human-like problem-solving abilities.… ## [CEILINGS by Lizzy McAlpine is a freaking masterpiece](https://redpenofdoom.com/2025/05/14/ceilings-by-lizzy-mcalpine-is-a-freaking-masterpiece/) _2025-05-15 · Guy Bergstrom · The Red Pen of Doom_ Have you ever found a song and just replayed the living hell out of it? I don’t know why this thing hits me like a sledgehammer from the special personal collection of Peter Gabriel. But I keep replaying the thing, over and over. Here, watch this thing we called a “music video” a hundred years … Continue reading CEILINGS by Lizzy McAlpine is a freaking masterpiece → ## [Machine Learning Summer School at University of Porto](https://hpenedones.me/blog/2025-04-30-machine-learning-summer-school-at-university-of-porto/) _2025-04-30 · Hugo Penedones_ Machine Learning Summer School coming up! Inductiva.AI , in collaboration with the Universidade do Porto and the support of the AptWind doctoral network, is hosting a 5-day programme where we will dive into the state-of-the-art Machine Learning techniques and their impact across different scientific fields. The primary focus will be on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), but it will also explore… ## [Special Session “Toward Safe Brain-Inspired AI” @ICONIP2025](https://wba-initiative.org/en/25532/) _2025-04-14 · YamakawaHiroshi · The Whole Brain Architecture Initiative_ 15:00-17:00, November 20, 2025 Main Campus B250, Okinawa Institue of Science and Technology (OIST), Japan This session is completed and share slieds. Introduction At ICONIP 2025, we are hosting a special session titled “Toward Safe Brain-Inspired AI” aimed at enhancing the safety, interpretability, and ethical aspects of AI inspired by the human brain. In this \[…\] ## [DeepMinders at AIHub Lisbon](https://hpenedones.me/blog/2025-02-27-deepminders-at-aihub-lisbon/) _2025-02-27 · Hugo Penedones_ 🇵🇹 DeepMinders Joao Carreira and Zita Marinho, with ex-DeepMinders Wang Ling and Hugo Penedones at AIHub / Unicorn Factory Lisboa in Lisbon. ## [Why KING OF KILLERS deserves to be hunted down by Betty Gilpin](https://redpenofdoom.com/2025/01/28/why-king-of-killers-deserves-to-be-hunted-down-by-betty-gilpin/) _2025-01-28 · Guy Bergstrom · The Red Pen of Doom_ I adore cheesy action movies, and BOSS LEVEL with Frank Grillo is amazing and perfect and wonderful. So when I saw the trailer for KING OF KILLERS, sure, it’s on Netflix, I’m not blowing three hours of my life and $50 on tickets and popcorn to see the thing. Let’s give it a go. Here’s … Continue reading Why KING OF KILLERS deserves to be hunted down by Betty Gilpin → ## [JUNGLE invigorates music videos by going old school](https://redpenofdoom.com/2025/01/27/jungle-invigorates-music-videos-by-going-old-school/) _2025-01-27 · Guy Bergstrom · The Red Pen of Doom_ Listen: unless you live in an ice cave, you listen to music and have seen 5,923 music videos. Most of those are forgettable. There are reasons for that. Your typical Generic Music Video features shots of the band pretending to play their instruments as the lead singer pretends to sing. They’ll shoot in an alley, … Continue reading JUNGLE invigorates music videos by going old school → ## [The 2025 WBAI Incentive Award: Call for Applications](https://wba-initiative.org/en/25135/) _2025-01-22 · ArakawaNaoya · The Whole Brain Architecture Initiative_ WBAI calls for applications for the Incentive Award to promote developments in the WBA field. The award will be given to persons who achieved a (potentially) prolific result in promoting the development of brain-inspired artificial general intelligence (AGI), with the grant of 50,000 yen (JPY) (past awardees). The detail of the call for applications follows. The award \[…\]