This proposal outlines a research initiative aimed at creating human-level, generally-intelligent thinking machines within an 8-year period. The project, led by Ben Goertzel, focuses on developing a general-purpose cognitive engine, CogPrime, to be tested on various tasks such as controlling animated characters, humanoid robots, engaging in natural language dialogue, and analyzing genomics datasets. The project is projected to cost $80 million over 8 years, with potential cost reductions through offshoring. The proposal emphasizes the transformative potential of AGI in science, technology, and society, with commercial spin-offs in gaming, robotics, and genomics.
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