agi-framework-chollet

Apply Chollet's intelligence framework to evaluate AI progress and AGI claims.

2|3|Updated Jan 27, 2026
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Skill: agi-framework-chollet
Source: https://github.com/jona/ycombinator-skills/tree/main/skills/agi-framework-chollet
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jona/ycombinator-skills --skill agi-framework-chollet

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

AI progress is frequently described in terms of capabilities or benchmarks without a clear framework for evaluating true intelligence. This Skill provides François Chollet's framework for distinguishing memorized skills from fluid intelligence and guides critical assessment of AGI claims.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Two Definitions of Intelligence: Compare Minsky-style task-based intelligence with McCarthy-style adaptation-based intelligence to assess generalization potential.
  • Benchmark Critique: Use ARC and other benchmarks to separate memory-based performance from actual reasoning and adaptability.
  • Evaluation Workflows: Apply test-time adaptation, program synthesis, and Type 1 vs Type 2 abstraction concepts to analyze AI architectures.
  • Use Case: A researcher can evaluate whether a system claiming progress truly demonstrates flexible, novel problem solving rather than rote task performance.

Quick Start

Begin by reviewing Chollet's definitions and apply the outlined evaluation questions to a given model's capabilities.

Quick Start

Start by reading Chollet's framework and map a model's reported capabilities to Type 1/Type 2 and test-time adaptation questions.

Frequently Asked Questions about agi-framework-chollet

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I evaluate AI progress using Chollet's intelligence framework?

Evaluate AI progress by applying Chollet's framework to distinguish memorized skills from fluid intelligence. This framework provides critical assessment criteria to determine if a system demonstrates true generalization rather than rote task performance.

What is the difference between Minsky-style and McCarthy-style intelligence?

Minsky-style intelligence is task-based, focusing on specific capabilities, whereas McCarthy-style intelligence is adaptation-based, focusing on generalization potential. Comparing these definitions helps evaluate whether an AI system possesses true fluid intelligence.

How do I separate memory-based performance from actual reasoning using ARC?

Use the Abstraction and Reasoning Corpus (ARC) benchmarks to separate memory-based performance from actual reasoning. ARC evaluates test-time adaptation and program synthesis capabilities to expose whether a model relies on rote memorization.

When should I use test-time adaptation to analyze AI architectures?

Use test-time adaptation to analyze AI architectures when evaluating Type 1 versus Type 2 abstraction concepts. This approach assesses whether a model can dynamically solve novel problems instead of relying solely on memorized skills.

Can I use this framework to evaluate claims of Artificial General Intelligence?

Yes, you can use this framework to critically evaluate AGI claims by mapping reported capabilities to test-time adaptation and abstraction questions. This process reveals whether a system exhibits flexible problem solving or simply memorized task performance.