Only 10-300 People Worldwide Can Beat AI at Forecasting
NathanpmYoung · x · 2026-08-05
The author estimates that only about 10 to 300 people globally are currently capable of outperforming AI in forecasting across large sets of questions. Even with quick training, the number of hedge fund professionals who could beat AI is rapidly declining, highlighting AI's growing dominance in analytical prediction.
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