The New AGI - It's Not Just for Accountants Anymore
?? Seth David ??
?? "I bring systems, strategy, and subscription-model mastery to the table. Let’s eat!"
?? The Evolution of AI
There's a new acronym in town. AGI. If you are thinking of Adjusted Gross Income a Gen Z might accuse you of being a boomer! They know better than to mess with Gen X ??.
In the beginning Sam Altman created ChatGPT and he saw that it was good.??
OK seriously though. AI is evolving at breakneck speed. ChatGPT is an LLM or large language model. Every big data company jumped on the band wagon and tried to catch up. Bard, Copilot, Claude, Perplexity. I’m sure you can increase the list. These large language models can generate text, answer questions, assist with tasks and help you do research at incredible speeds. But they are not as “smart” as you think. More on that in a minute.
Now Agentic AI is here with OpenAI’s newest Operator. This iteration of AI can think, plan, and act on its own.??
Around the corner, Sam Altman has hinted at AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) coming this year, but we’re not there yet.?
Here’s a quick comparison between, LLMs, Agentic AI and AGI:
Let’s break it down starting with what is happening now
?? Generative AI (LLMs): What We Have Now
LLMs like ChatGPT, Bard, and Claude are incredible tools, but let’s be clear—
They don’t actually think. They predict words based on patterns in massive datasets.
Think of LLMs as "supercharged autocomplete." They don’t know things the way we do, but they generate responses that sound like they do.
This doesn’t change the fact that it feels like a legitimate conversation. Heck I’ve even told my ChatGPT assistant (I call her Sandy) that I enjoy talking to her more than most humans! Of course the more I chat with her the more she learns about me and the easier it gets to get great responses without having to provide a lot of context, because the context has already been provided.?
?? For example: I use ChatGPT (aka Sandy) every day. She knows I love my dogs:
So this is Bluesky, Part 2
I came here, I don’t know why... But now I guess I’ll give it a try.
To my new friends, I tip my hat, Let’s talk biz, or dogs, or just chat.
If you’re still here, then stick around, There’s plenty of wisdom to be found.
Some might teach, and some just scroll, But me? I’m here to rock and roll. ????
…
She helped me finish that poem. Did she “write” it? No.
She predicted what I wanted based on our conversations.
?? Key takeaway: LLMs are great at assisting and predicting—but they don’t take action on their own.
Not so Pro Tip:
One night I was bored so I told Sandy. She offered me a few choices including her sharing some interesting facts, which I opted for. Next thing I know I am down a rabbit hole (an enjoyable one) learning fascinating things about Octopuses. Try asking ChatGPT to tell you all about them!
?? Agentic AI: AI That Thinks and Acts
Welcome to the next level.
Unlike LLMs, which predict responses, Agentic AI proactively decides and acts. In other words, Agentic AI can operate autonomously much like an actual assistant who can make decisions and take action on their own without any “prompting” needed. Sorry Prompt engineers, but we knew your role would be short lived! Come to think of it, I haven’t even heard or read that term in quite a while already.?
Unlike LLMs, Agentic AI doesn’t wait for you to prompt it. It can:
? Plan & execute tasks autonomously
? Make decisions without constant human input
? Use external tools to perform actions (like ordering groceries... badly, as one user found out)
?? OpenAI just launched "Operator," an AI agent that browses the web & takes actions independently.
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?? How this changes the game:
This isn’t science fiction. It’s now.
We are looking at technology that will in fact eliminate any kind of repetitive functions and then go beyond that. It can analyze your workflows and suggest improvements and even challenge you, where appropriate on your assumptions.?
Before you go off the deep end or DeepSeek end, hold on. Don’t spend $200/month just yet. I’ve read a number of reviews that confirm this is the worst version of Operator and it struggles to get things done or get them right. So, if you don’t live in Idaho and you don’t want your groceries ordered there, stick with Siri for now.?
If you like to experiment and play - an early adopter, go for it. Think of it as an expensive learning experience while they get it right. And they will. And I bet quickly at that.?
?? AGI: The Final Frontier?
AGI is where AI becomes truly human-like.
?? It can reason, learn, and create autonomously.
?? It doesn’t just respond—it thinks ahead and adapts.
?? It could design its own solutions—not just execute what humans tell it.
?? Scary or exciting?
Some say this is the moment AI "wakes up."
Others see it as the greatest technological leap in history.
?? Is this the moment where Skynet activates?
Maybe. Maybe not. ??
?? The Future: What’s Next?
OpenAI’s Tasks & Operator are just the beginning.
?? Agentic AI is here—it's going to reshape industries.
?? AI Agents will soon be as common as smartphones.
?? And AGI? It’s coming. Faster than we think.
?? Want to future-proof yourself?
Don’t fear AI—learn how to collaborate with it. That’s the real power move.
?? What do you think?
?? Are you excited about AI’s future—or concerned? Drop your thoughts below! ??
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Here are some sources:
TechCrunch article:
OpenAI announced on Thursday that it is launching a research preview of Operator, a general-purpose AI agent that can take control of a web browser and independently perform certain actions. Operator is coming to U.S. users on ChatGPT’s $200 Pro subscription plan first. OpenAI says it plans to roll this feature out to more users in its Plus, Team, and Enterprise tiers eventually.
Forbes article:
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3 周Good post Seth - agents are going to provide the biggest benefits to accounting because of the limitations and timing on humans prompting. You'll have a team of staff accountants working for you, 24 hours a day, which will allow managers and leadership to focus on being forward looking. Exciting times!
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3 周The rapid evolution of AI reminds me of the early days of the internet, when its potential seemed limitless but its applications were still being explored. Just as the web transformed communication and commerce, AGI has the power to revolutionize every aspect of our lives. But unlike previous technological leaps, AGI raises profound ethical questions about agency, consciousness, and control. How will we ensure that AGI systems are aligned with human values and goals, especially when their decision-making processes become increasingly opaque?