Cardano and the Future of AGI

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson believes Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) could emerge within three to five years, marking a transformative moment in AI evolution.

In a Feb. 19 post on X, Hoskinson stated:

> “I’d say we are 3-5 years away from AGI.”

AGI represents a significant leap in AI evolution. Unlike current models, AGI would possess human-like intelligence, allowing it to learn and perform tasks without specific programming. This breakthrough could redefine industries and everyday life.

Hoskinson’s statement comes as tech companies race to build stronger AI models. Industry leaders have invested billions in research and development to create more powerful AI systems that could reshape industries.

He believes this rapid progress signals that AGI is approaching. He pointed to advancements such as Grok 3, Llama 4, Claude’s next version, and OpenAI’s GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 as evidence of this accelerating trend.

Hoskinson emphasized:

> “Grok 3 is coming out tonight. Soon Llama 4, Claude’s next release, and Open AI GPT-4.5 and 5. All of these are massive leaps forward in AI and will dramatically improve the use and utility of AI for practical applications.”

Is AGI Near?

Hoskinson’s views on AGI are shared by several industry experts. Many have noted that AI development is accelerating, with breakthroughs like DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model, potentially expediting AGI’s arrival by five years.

OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman also expresses confidence in AGI’s imminent arrival. Earlier this year, he claimed that his team understands the path to achieving AGI and predicted that AGI-driven agents could start appearing in workplaces by late 2025.

Recently, Altman hinted that GPT-4.5 might provide a “feel the AGI” experience, suggesting a significant leap in AI capabilities.