Introduction
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is a type of AI that has the abilities to understand, learn and then apply that knowledge to perform any intellectual task like a human. AGI remains hypothetical, with some experts estimating a 50% probability of its development by 2060. In the advent of the 21st century, at a time when new technologies like Artificial Intelligence are blossoming, there are many potential uses of Artificial General Intelligence, some of which are mentioned in the paper below.
Healthcare
Artificial General Intelligence has the power to transform healthcare by acting as a hyper-intelligent medical assistant.
According to Deloitte’s 2023 Health Care Consumer Survey, more than half of respondents (53%) believe generative AI could improve access to health care, and 46% said it had the potential to make health care more affordable. [1]
It can analyse vast datasets like medical records or imaging scans of the patient. It can provide diagnoses more accurately and quickly than human doctors. It can recommend personalised treatment plans by analysing each patient's medical history
Recently, ChatGPT—without any specialised training or reinforcement—performed at or near the passing threshold on all three USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) exams (Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3). These findings suggest that large language models like ChatGPT may hold potential to assist in medical education and possibly support clinical decision-making in the future. [2]
Scientific Research
In addition to healthcare, AGI's analytical power could transform scientific discovery. It could play a major role in advancing scientific research as it could help scientists test new theories, solve complex problems and run experiments. AGIs might even think of something that has not been discovered by humans yet. They could also speed up discoveries across various fields of subjects like physics, biology, chemistry, etcetera.
For example, in 2020, using a machine-learning algorithm, MIT researchers identified a powerful new antibiotic compound. In laboratory tests, the drug killed many of the world’s most problematic disease-causing bacteria, including some strains that are resistant to all known antibiotics. [3] While this breakthrough used narrow AI, AGI could go further by designing experiments, interpreting results, and drawing novel insights autonomously.
Education and Learning
Artificial General Intelligence has the potential to change the whole system of education. It could give everyone a personal tutor. This step can personalise learning according to the student’s strengths and weaknesses. Outside traditional classrooms, AGIs could help students identify new skills relevant to evolving industries, guiding lifelong learning and career choices. It could also suggest jobs suitable for the student based on their proficiency in various subjects.
“Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to address some of the biggest challenges in education today, innovate teaching and learning practices, and accelerate progress towards SDG 4.” [4]
Conclusion
Artificial General Intelligence can transform nearly everything we do in our daily lives and make daily tasks more efficient and accessible. The ability of AGIs to think, learn, and adapt like humans enables them to solve problems once believed to be unsolvable by machines. However, such a big power also needs to be controlled so it does not get misused. If used with responsibility, AGIs can become the best assets for humans.
“AI technologies can be of great service to humanity, and all countries can benefit from them.” [5]
References
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Deloitte. (2024) Can GenAI Help Make Health Care Affordable? Consumers Think So. Available at: https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/Industries/life-sciences-health-care/blogs/health-care/can-gen-ai-help-make-health-care-affordable-consumers-think-so.html (Accessed: 15 August 2025).
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Trafton, A. (2020) ‘Artificial intelligence yields new antibiotic’, MIT News. Available at: https://news.mit.edu/2020/artificial-intelligence-identifies-new-antibiotic-0220 (Accessed: 15 August 2025).
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UNESCO. (n.d.) Artificial Intelligence. Available at: https://www.unesco.org/en/digital-education/artificial-intelligence (Accessed: 15 August 2025).
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UNESCO. (2022) Artificial Intelligence and Education: Guidance for Policy Makers. Available at: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000380455 (Accessed: 15 August 2025).
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