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The Turing test is too narrow

The Turing test is limited in scope. It narrowly focuses on one ability—the ability to engage in human conversation—and is therefore inadequate as a test of general intelligence.

Note: Supported by 'One Example Cannot Explain Thinking' in Box 8.

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