Langford: a 10x AI research speedup is 'reasonable and unexceptional' now
DimitrisPapail · x · 2026-11-15
In this thread, Langford (quoted by Papail) argues a 10x increase in AI research rate seems reasonable and unexceptional now, another order of magnitude within a year would unsurprise, and full RSI may not distinguish the shape of the future.
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