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What is 'general AI' for?
The aim for Optimus to play 'any game' hints at a broader goal: developing 'general AI'. This type of AI can adapt and learn across diverse tasks, unlike 'narrow AI' which excels at one specific job. If successful, general AI could be applied to countless real-world problems, from robotics to professional applications.
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