This Hacker News thread discusses the perceived progress and future of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The conversation originates from an article about the chess players of Bletchley Park and early AI research in Britain. A key point is the shift in perception regarding chess-playing as a benchmark for AI, now considered less significant than it once was. Participants debate whether current AI, particularly LLMs, have passed the Turing Test and what a true test of AGI would entail. Some suggest problem-solving, independent learning, and adaptability as potential indicators. The discussion also touches upon the challenges of defining and measuring AGI, with opinions ranging from it being achievable with current approaches to requiring entirely new mathematical foundations. There is a divergence of views on whether current AI systems already represent a form of AGI at a child-like level, or if they merely augment human expertise rather than replace it. Ultimately, the thread highlights the ongoing debate about AGI's definition, capabilities, and potential impact.