Sam Altman Predicts AGI by 2026; Post-AGI World Requires UBI Planning
iruletheworldmo · x · 2026-08-30
Citing Sam Altman's prediction and definition of AGI as a median human colleague, this post argues we may already be at AGI. It explores the implications of deploying thousands of superior, always-on digital coworkers, framing it as the endgame with ASI and the singularity following soon (predicted Sept 2027). The author advocates for short-term UBI to mitigate mass job displacement.
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