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Understand AGI and which cyberpunk scenarios are already real - in 7 minutes

A structured breakdown of AGI and a table of 12 cyberpunk scenarios showing what's already real in 2026

  1. 1.Open ChatGPT and sign in to a free account (or create a new one if you don't have it).

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  2. 2.Paste the first prompt into the chat to get a clear definition of AGI and understand the difference from current AI.

    Replace [YOUR LEVEL] with beginner, developer, or manager - this will change the depth of the explanation.

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    Prompt
    I am a [YOUR LEVEL]. Explain AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) in simple terms. Structure your answer as:
    1. One-sentence definition of AGI
    2. A comparison table: current AI (like GPT-4, Claude, Gemini) vs AGI - 5 rows with criteria like reasoning, learning, transfer, autonomy, common sense
    3. Three common myths about AGI - debunked
    4. Where are we on the path to AGI in 2026? Be specific and honest about uncertainty.
    What this prompt doesPrompt is in English. Replace [YOUR LEVEL] with beginner, developer, or manager - this determines the depth of the answer. The prompt asks for a definition of AGI, a comparison table with current AI across 5 criteria, 3 debunked myths, and an honest assessment of where we are on the path to AGI.
  3. 3.After the response, paste the second prompt - it will create a table of cyberpunk scenarios with a reality assessment.

    You can add «Answer in Russian» at the end of the prompt to get the table in Russian.

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    Prompt
    Now create a table of 12 classic cyberpunk scenarios from science fiction (movies, books, games, anime). For each scenario include:
    - Scenario name
    - Source (movie/book/game)
    - Brief description (1 sentence)
    - Status in 2026: ALREADY REAL / PARTIALLY REAL / STILL FICTION
    - Evidence or explanation (1-2 sentences)
    
    Cover at minimum: neural interfaces, AI companions, corporate states, mass surveillance, virtual reality addiction, gene editing, autonomous weapons, deepfakes, gig economy dystopia, memory manipulation, humanoid robots, algorithmic governance.
    
    Sort the table by status: ALREADY REAL first.
    What this prompt doesPrompt is in English. Creates a table of 12 classic cyberpunk scenarios (neural interfaces, AI companions, corporate states, mass surveillance, VR addiction, etc.) with a status assessment: already real / partially / still fiction. The table is sorted so real scenarios come first.
  4. 4.Once you have the table, ask the AI to highlight 3 scenarios you personally should know about - based on your profile.

    You can skip this step, but it makes the breakdown practically useful for you rather than just encyclopedic.

    ChatGPT ↗About this tool
    Prompt
    From the scenarios marked ALREADY REAL or PARTIALLY REAL, pick the 3 most relevant for an ordinary person who [YOUR OCCUPATION, e.g.: works in an office / is a student / runs a small business]. For each, write:
    - What is already happening
    - One concrete risk to watch
    - One concrete opportunity to use
    What this prompt doesPrompt is in English. Replace [YOUR OCCUPATION] with a description of your activity in English (e.g.: works in an office, is a student, runs a small business). The prompt picks the 3 most relevant scenarios from those already real and for each indicates what's happening, one risk, and one opportunity.
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