natolambert says AI looks more like a slow takeoff than a fast one
natolambert · x · 2026-07-23
In reply to a claim that AI is currently experiencing a fast takeoff, natolambert says he leans toward a slow takeoff with steady improvement for years. It is a concise position statement on how quickly AI capability may unfold.
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