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Will a cyberattack targeting AI systems cause a significant power blackout in the United States before 2028?

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Opened:

Aug 19, 2025

Closes:

Jan 1, 2028

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 1, 2028

Spot Scoring Time:

Aug 21, 2025

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