# Why True AGI is A Century Away and What Comes Next

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Podcast: [The Bridgecast with Scott Kinka](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bridgecast-with-scott-kinka-5670774)
Published: 2026-07-28T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasts.fame.so/e/0njy4wy8-john-thompson
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## Resource

In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with John K. Thompson, AI and data leader, author of The Path to AGI and adjunct professor at the University of Michigan. John cuts through industry hype to explain why true Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is a century away and why enterprise leaders should focus on mixture-of-experts, causal AI and agentic workflows today. From the 70-year evolution of neural networks to practical steps for building AI literacy, this conversation delivers a realistic roadmap for business leaders navigating digital transformation. Essential listening for CIOs, CTOs, and executives driving enterprise technology strategy. To find out how Bridgepointe Technologies helps businesses make IT decisions faster with world-class engineering support and ongoing guidance, head to https://bridgepointetechnologies.com/

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