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Bet (10:1 odds): AI will not do 8 of 10 hard tasks by the end of 2027

“If there exist AI systems that can perform 8 of the 10 tasks below by the end of 2027, as determined by our panel of judges, Gary will donate $2,000 to a charity of Miles’ choice; if AI can do fewer than 8, Miles will donate $20,000 to a charity of Gary’s choice.”

Gary MarcusCognitive scientist and author; AI commentatorSaid · Source: garymarcus.substack.com

Context: "Where will AI be at the end of 2027? A bet" with Miles Brundage (Marcus on AI, Dec 2024). Tasks include Pulitzer-caliber books, Oscar-caliber screenplays, Nobel-caliber discoveries, and bug-free 10,000-line code.

How we judge it

Our interpretation: correct for Marcus if the agreed judging panel finds AI can do fewer than 8 of the 10 tasks by end-2027; resolved by the panel's ruling.

Resolution criteria are our interpretation of the claim, written before grading. Methodology

Said
Resolve by
Due in 630 days
Verdict
Open
Stated probability
None stated
Specificity
3 of 3 (precise and measurable)

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