(Originally Philosophy) artificial intelligence in which a machine can think and has a mind (as opposed to only acting as if it does); (in later use) Computing a hypothetical form of artificial intelligence in which a machine can exhibit or simulate behaviour as intelligent as, or more intelligent than, that of a human being.
Origin
1980s.
Definition of strong AI in US English:
strong AI
noun
(Originally Philosophy) artificial intelligence in which a machine can think and has a mind (as opposed to only acting as if it does); (in later use) Computing a hypothetical form of artificial intelligence in which a machine can exhibit or simulate behaviour as intelligent as, or more intelligent than, that of a human being.