Slow-takeoff champion Paul Christiano now says fast takeoff may be months to years away
DavidSKrueger · x · 2026-09-10
Paul Christiano, arguably the most prominent advocate of slow AI takeoff over the past decade, now believes we're plausibly only "several months to several years" away from a fast takeoff. The shift comes as he announces he is joining OpenAI's nonprofit board to serve on the Safety and Security Committee, citing the recent trajectory of model capabilities.
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