Reality is moving at 70-90% the speed AI 2027 predicted, re-evaluation finds
ben_j_todd · x · 2026-09-22
Ben Todd flags a re-evaluation of the influential forecast report AI 2027: reality appears to be progressing at roughly 70-90% of the pace the report predicted. For a timeline that was widely seen as aggressive, that means its acceleration narrative was somewhat fast but broadly on track in direction and magnitude.
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