Linear extrapolators of AI progress say they were right all along
ChrisGPT · x · 2026-09-18
ChrisGPT reminisces with @aidanmclau about getting flamed in comment sections for linearly extrapolating AI progress, mocked with the classic "ThaT MeAnS IT wILL Be 110% NeXT YEaR." He argues linear extrapolators keep being vindicated because the growth ends up exponential—the cultured ones are rewarded with brilliant successes.
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