AGI, or Artificial General Intelligence, refers to a type of artificial intelligence that possesses the ability to understand, learn, and apply knowledge across a wide range of tasks, similarly to how a human would. Unlike narrow AI, which is designed to perform specific tasks, AGI can adapt to a variety of tasks and environments, demonstrating intelligence comparable to human cognitive abilities. It represents a significant step beyond the current AI technologies, as it would have the flexibility and adaptability to handle unforeseen challenges and learn new skills without being explicitly programmed for each task.