AI 2040 Scenario Shifts to a Cooling Narrative
thlarsen · x · 2026-07-10
The post discusses an update to the AI 2040 scenario, describing it as a step further compared to the "doomsday/triumph" narrative of AI 2027. The default scenario envisions the US and China reaching an awkward but viable cooling agreement. This serves as a macro-level forecast regarding AGI development paths and international power dynamics.
Related event: AI 2027 Team Releases AI 2040 Future Scenario Projections(40 posts)→
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