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Median ~2040 for transformative AI (50% by 2040)

“A median of ~2040 (a decrease of ~10 years from 2050).”

Ajeya CotraAI forecaster and researcher (Open Philanthropy; author of the "biological anchors" report)Said · Source: lesswrong.com

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 2040.

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Due in 5195 days
Verdict
Open
Stated probability
50%
Specificity
2 of 3 (dated, some interpretation)

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