Frank Buytendijk

Are we about to achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI) or is it an impossible goal? By Frank Buytendijk | June 12, 2025 AGI doesn’t even exist, but ask any group of experts to share their ideas about artificial general intelligence, and you will likely hear multiple strong and conflicting opinions. Some will say AGI is inevitable; others will claim it’s impossible. This can be confusing for leaders.

By Frank Buytendijk and Phil Walsh Artificial General Intelligence or AGI refers to a hypothetical machine intelligence that can perform any intellectual task that a human can. There is no clear consensus on how to define AGI and when it will be realized, but it would be unwise for CIOs to dismiss AGI as purely theoretical, as AI technology innovation may further accelerate. You may not need to act immediately, but stay alert. Our recommendations: Monitor developments.

In the coming decades, computing will evolve in ways that will redefine how organisations operate and how humans interact with technology. Gartner envisions this future unfolding across three key horizons, each marking a distinct phase of technological evolution. As we look toward the future, business leaders must prepare for the radical shifts that will come with advancements in computing power and systems. In the near term, there will be an increasing focus on edge cloud and spatial computing.