Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) refers to a level of artificial intelligence that surpasses human intelligence across all fields, including problem-solving, creativity, emotional intelligence, and even the capacity to innovate independently. Unlike current AI, which operates within specific domains (such as language processing or image recognition) or even advanced AI models that can manage a range of complex tasks, ASI would possess a comprehensive, adaptable, and superhuman level of intelligence. It could autonomously perform any intellectual task that humans can—and potentially exceed human capability in every aspect of cognition.

ASI is often discussed in the context of its potential impact on society, as it could fundamentally reshape industries, economies, and the way humans live. For example, an ASI could theoretically advance science and medicine beyond current human limitations, solve complex global issues like climate change or poverty, and automate nearly all forms of labor. However, it also raises ethical and existential concerns. Because ASI could act with levels of speed, efficiency, and insight far beyond human capability, controlling its actions or ensuring it aligns with human values is a significant worry. Experts speculate that ASI’s decisions could be unpredictable, as it may develop priorities or motivations that differ from those programmed by humans, potentially creating risks if its goals diverge from humanity’s well-being.

In AI development, ASI is seen as the final stage after Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI), which is specialized in single tasks, and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), which matches human-level reasoning across various areas. While true ASI remains hypothetical, discussions around it fuel important conversations about AI alignment, ethics, and safety, as ASI’s arrival could represent one of the most transformative—and potentially risky—advances in technological history.