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Forecasting

Overview

This section compiles forecasts about AI development trajectories, capability timelines, and safety outcomes. Tracking predictions over time helps calibrate expectations and identify who has good track records.

Forecast Categories

AGI Development

When might transformative AI arrive?

  • Expert surveys and estimates
  • Compute-based projections
  • Historical accuracy of past forecasts

AGI Timeline

Detailed timeline predictions:

  • 2025-2030 scenarios
  • 2030-2040 scenarios
  • Post-2040 considerations

Key Forecast Sources

SourceFocusMethodTrack Record
MetaculusAI milestonesPrediction marketGood calibration
Epoch AICompute trendsTrend extrapolationStrong on hardware
Expert surveysTimeline estimatesElicitationVariable
SuperforecastersSpecific questionsTournament forecastingBest overall

Current Consensus Ranges

QuestionLowMedianHigh
P(AGI by 2030)10%25%50%
P(AGI by 2040)40%65%85%
P(CatastropheAGI)5%15%

Estimates represent rough synthesis of public expert views; wide disagreement exists.

Forecasting Best Practices

  • Track calibration - Did predictions come true at stated probabilities?
  • Decompose questions - Break complex questions into more tractable components
  • Update regularly - Revise forecasts as new information arrives
  • Acknowledge uncertainty - Use ranges, not point estimates

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