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Sep 1, 2026

MiniMax Group Sets AGI Milestone Linked to 1% of Global GDP

Sep 1, 2026
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MiniMax Group's Co-Founder Yeyi Yun stated that achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI) could be defined by AI's ability to generate 1% of the global GDP. This benchmark suggests a significant advancement in AI capabilities, potentially surpassing human intelligence.

  • MiniMax Group Inc. is a Chinese AI lab co-founded by Yeyi Yun.
  • Yeyi Yun discussed the AGI milestone during the Goldman Sachs Asia Leaders Conference in Hong Kong.
  • He suggested that if AI can generate 1% of the global GDP, it may indicate the achievement of AGI, a state where AI systems are generally smarter than humans.
  • Yun expressed optimism about the timeline for reaching this milestone.
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