AI Takeoff
AI takeoff is the transition from roughly human-level AI to superintelligence, described as fast (hard) if it takes days to months or slow (soft) if it takes years or decades.
What is AI Takeoff?
Takeoff speed matters because a fast takeoff leaves little time to notice and correct problems, while a slow one allows society to adapt but may involve many competing powerful systems.
How it works
Speed depends on how quickly AI can improve itself, access more compute and be deployed.
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