# The best answer to whether computers will ever be as smart as humans is probably: yes, but… by Vernor Vinge > "The best answer to whether computers will ever be as smart as humans is probably: yes, but only briefly." > **— Vernor Vinge**, *Widely attributed Singularity-era remark; primary source pending* Verification Status: Unverified — exact wording/source has not yet been independently confirmed against a primary source; source clue: Widely attributed Singularity-era remark; primary source pending.