What Is AI Superintelligence (ASI)?

By Lyle Daly – Updated Jun 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM EST | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

Artificial superintelligence (ASI) would far exceed human skills but remains theoretical.
You can invest in AI through stocks in tech firms like Alphabet and Nvidia or through AI-focused ETFs.
Sam Altman predicts ASI could exist within a decade, drastically enhancing scientific innovation.

The progression of artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the most exciting technological advancements in recent years. Artificial superintelligence could be the final stage of that progression, although there's no consensus on whether it's even possible.

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A graphic explaining the four types of AI, which are machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, and robotics. — Image source: The Motley Fool.

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