Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is no longer just a futuristic concept—it’s rapidly becoming a serious discussion among researchers and industry leaders. With breakthroughs in world models, multi-agent behaviors, and adaptive reasoning, AI is inching closer to general intelligence. This article explores where current systems stand, what’s still missing, emerging signs of “survival-like” behaviors, and expert forecasts for the next 15 years. Plus, I share a striking conversation I had with ChatGPT that sheds light on possible future outcomes.