# Nvidia CEO claims AGI is already here and meaningless Jensen Huang says AI has already reached human-level capabilities in many tasks. - **Source:** [Mashable](https://brifing.si/source/3cd6d1d0-9c29-4750-8bc9-f2afefb52505) - **Published:** 2026-08-28 - **Topic:** [Data & AI](https://brifing.si/c/data-ai) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/9639e272-2c66-44be-8cc1-c888e7a9233e ## What is AGI? Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) refers to AI that can match or surpass human intelligence across various tasks. Some leaders like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believe achieving AGI is a significant milestone. However, there is no universally agreed definition of AGI. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argues that AGI debates are meaningless. ## Nvidia's role in AI Nvidia has become one of the most valuable players in the AI industry. The company produces high-performance AI chips, forming a cornerstone of the tech world. In an earnings call on August 26, Huang responded to OpenAI's AGI claims. Nvidia's chips are considered the power source behind many AI models. ## Huang's AGI claim According to Jensen Huang, AI has already reached AGI levels in many tasks. Huang believes such milestones are now meaningless. He argues the focus should be on whether AI is 'doing productive and useful work.' From a company perspective, he adds that generating 'profitable tokens' is what matters. ## AI's evolution Huang claims AI has moved beyond simply responding to commands. He says AI agents can now reflect on their performance, learn new skills, and improve future outputs. These capabilities suggest some aspects of AGI have already been achieved. However, this claim sparks debate in the AI community. ## 2026 claims In a March 2026 interview with podcaster Lex Fridman, Huang was asked if an AI capable of building a billion-dollar company would be possible within 20 years. Huang replied, 'I think it's now. I think we've achieved AGI.' But he later softened this claim, stating AI couldn't build a company like Nvidia. ## AI's limits Huang says AI could create a viral app but couldn't build a complex company like Nvidia. 'The odds of 100,000 AI agents building Nvidia is zero percent,' he adds. This statement highlights the current limits of AI capabilities. It questions how meaningful AGI debates are in practice. ## Industry leaders' views There are differing views on AGI in the AI industry. Companies like OpenAI see AGI as a major goal, while others like Nvidia focus on practical outcomes. Huang's statements reflect different perspectives on AI development. This debate will shape the future of the tech world. ## The future of AGI Jensen Huang's views on AGI add a new dimension to AI debates. His claim that AGI already exists is making waves in the tech world. But as Huang emphasizes, what truly matters is how useful AI is in the real world. This debate raises new questions about AI ethics and practical applications. ## Sources covering this story - https://mashable.com/tech/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-says-agi-achieved-is-meaningless — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._