The discourse surrounding Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and superintelligence is experiencing a significant transformation. A recent analysis, spurred by online discussions, reveals a change in public perception. Claims that were once dismissed as overly optimistic predictions regarding AGI’s near-term realization are now gaining traction and acceptance within the broader AI community. This evolving perspective points towards a strengthening belief that the creation of AGI is becoming more likely and that there is a growing understanding of how it might be achieved. The analysis was inspired by observations from a Reddit thread focused on AGI, superintelligence, and related topics.