METR Doubling Time for Model Capability May Have Shrunk to 4 Months

METR's earlier claim that model task time horizons double every 7 months appears outdated: analyses and METR's own statements suggest the doubling time has shortened to roughly 4 months—or even 3.5 months—since mid-2024, indicating faster-than-expected capability progress.

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