Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) - or strong AI - refers to a domain-independent, machine-based system that approaches or exceeds human performance on any and all cognitive tasks. Estimates for the arrival of true AGI solutions range from last week (as in, we have one!) to decades, to infinity and beyond. As the general study of cybernetic systems and modern AI and cognitive computing capture the imagination of civic and business leaders, and fans of science fiction, it is important to be able to distinguish between progress and smoke & mirrors. This webinar will present an overview of approaches to AGI, examples of promising research and commercial AGI activities, and show participants how to critically evaluate academic and vendor claims.