How Close Are Today’s AI Models to AGI—And to Self-Improving into Superintelligence?

Scientific American's exploration of the potential for today's AI models to self-improve into superintelligence highlights the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence capabilities. The fact that leading AI models can already write and refine their own software raises important questions about the future of AI development and its potential impact on various industries. For website owners, this means that the AI bot traffic they see on their sites may become increasingly sophisticated, potentially leading to more efficient scraping, crawling, or even content generation. As AI models improve, they may be able to navigate and interact with websites in more complex ways, which could have implications for website security, content policies, and overall user experience. Website owners may need to reassess their strategies for managing AI-generated traffic and content. To prepare for these changes, website owners can take several steps: (1) regularly review and update their llms.txt files to ensure they are accurately tracking and managing AI bot traffic, (2) implement robust content policies that address the potential for AI-generated content, and (3) monitor website analytics to detect and respond to any unusual patterns of AI-generated traffic or behavior.