Intelligence as described is not the entire "requirement" for intelligence. There are probably more layers here, but I see "intelligence" as the 2nd layer, and beneath that later is comprehension which is the ability to discriminate between similar things, even things trying to decieve you. And at layer zero is the giant mechanism pushing this layered form of intelligence found in living things is the predator / prey dynamic that dictates being alive or food for something remaining alive.

"Intelligence in AI" lacks any existential dynamic, our LLMs are literally linguistic mirrors of human literature and activity tracks. They are not intelligent, but for the most part we can imagine they are, while maintaining sharp critical analysis because they are idiot savants in the truest sense.