General AI, or Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), refers to a type of artificial intelligence that can understand, learn, and apply knowledge across a wide range of tasks, similar to human intelligence. Unlike narrow AI, which is designed for specific tasks like playing chess or recognizing faces, AGI aims to perform any intellectual task that a human can do. The development of AGI poses significant challenges, including creating systems that can reason, plan, and adapt to new situations. Researchers in the field of machine learning and cognitive science are exploring various approaches to achieve this level of intelligence, which could revolutionize industries and everyday life.