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My AI Opinions

Scott provides detailed probabilistic timelines and beliefs about AGI development, AI safety, geopolitics, and future outcomes, with his median expectation being AGI in 2031 and 20% probability of existential catastrophe given current safety efforts.

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Jun 11, 2026 6,520 words 421 likes 623 comments Listen · 38 min Read Read Opened Opened

New Paradigms Won't Save You

Scott argues that even if AGI requires a new paradigm beyond LLMs, we shouldn't expect significant delays, since Lindy's Law suggests major paradigm shifts could occur within 3-5 years, and new paradigms typically emerge precisely when scaling hits limits.

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May 22, 2026 875 words 314 likes 415 comments Listen · 6 min Read Read Opened Opened

OpenAI's "Planning For AGI And Beyond"

Scott Alexander critically examines OpenAI's 'Planning For AGI And Beyond' statement, discussing its implications for AI safety and development.

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Mar 1, 2023 4,495 words 203 likes 581 comments Listen · 29 min Read Read Opened Opened

Highlights From The Comments On Acemoglu And AI

Scott Alexander responds to comments on his AI risk post, discussing AI self-awareness, narrow vs. general AI, catastrophe probabilities, and research priorities.

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Aug 6, 2021 5,613 words 57 likes 356 comments Listen · 34 min Read Read Opened Opened

Metaculus Monday 2/8/21

Scott Alexander examines prediction markets, focusing on Metaculus forecasts for AI development and its potential impacts.

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Feb 8, 2021 2,201 words 63 likes 104 comments Listen · 15 min Read Read Opened Opened
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