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Partner, Sequoia Capital · Jan 14, 2026 · Essay, 2026: This is AGI

AGI is the ability to figure things out. That’s it.

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Pat Grady, Partner, Sequoia Capital
Where
2026: This is AGI
Topics
AGI
Company
Sequoia Capital
Source
sequoiacap.com/article/2026-this-is-agi

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