AI speeds up research by at least 1.4x, says Wildeford, citing private METR evidence
peterwildeford · x · 2026-11-09
AI safety researcher Peter Wildeford clarified his estimate that AI is responsible for at least 1.4x acceleration of research, noting the figure relies more on trusting METR's private information than on clear independent public evidence.
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