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June 26, 2026ACM Computing Surveys

General Intelligence May Not Be Computable

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Overview

This essay explores the limitations of machine intelligence and the implications for human-AI interaction.

Key Points

  • The essay aims to explore the evolution of machine intelligence and its limitations compared to human intelligence.
  • Analyse the historical development of machine intelligence from early devices to modern AI.
  • Examine philosophical foundations and technological advancements related to intelligence.
  • Discuss the implications of tacit knowledge and its role in human cognition.
  • Machines can replicate some aspects of human reasoning but fail to reproduce essential tacit knowledge.
  • There is a risk of an AI automation singularity, where machines exert control over human affairs.
  • The essay advocates for approaches to harmonize human and AI interactions to avoid future risks.

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Peter J. Denning (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3e18a2030ad1a9b3091ab9https://doi.org/10.1145/3821571
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