Christoph Szegedy says AGI timelines are 1-2 years, tops
ChrSzegedy · x · 2026-07-22
Christoph Szegedy says the timeline is "1-2 years. Tops." when asked about a longer 3-5 year estimate.
The exchange is a compact but noteworthy AGI-timeline take from a prominent researcher, and the reply underscores how compressed some insiders think the window may be.
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