AGI fast-growth bet pot hits $425K as two DeepMind colleagues take opposite sides
sebkrier · x · 2026-10-18
Economist Ben Moll's bet on fast AGI-driven growth (real GDP growth >15% by 2033) has a new twist: DeepMind's alexolegimas joined the bet while colleague Samuel Albanie increased his stake on the other side, showcasing real internal disagreement. The pot now totals $425,000, and Moll is openly calling on Anthropic employees to take the fast-growth side, saying he still needs counterparties.
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