~15% probability of transformative AI by 2030
“~15% probability by 2030 (a decrease of ~6 years from 2036).”
Context: Ajeya Cotra, "Two-year update on my personal AI timelines" (AI Alignment Forum, Aug 2, 2022). TAI = "transformative AI", AI that drives a transition comparable to the industrial revolution.
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Our interpretation: YES if transformative AI (as defined in her report) exists by 31 Dec 2030.
Resolution criteria are our interpretation of the claim, written before grading. Methodology
- Said
- Resolve by
- Due in 1542 days
- Verdict
- Open
- Stated probability
- 15%
- Specificity
- 2 of 3 (dated, some interpretation)
- What changes for
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