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Will AI progress surprise us by predictions of AGI jumping sharply?

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Authors:
Tamay
Opened:Aug 28, 2018
Closes:Jan 1, 2035
Scheduled resolution:Dec 30, 2040
Spot Scoring Time:Aug 28, 2018
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After a (weak) AGI is created, how many months will it be before the first superintelligent AI is created?

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Will there be a 4 year interval in which world output doubles before 2050?

43% chance
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Will there be a complete 4 year interval in which world output doubles, before the first 1 year interval in which world output doubles?

57% chance
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