EA Discussions: AI Superintelligence by 2027?

​What if superhuman AI was just around the corner? The authors of AI 2027 make the bold claim that we could see superintelligence as early as 2027 — and lay out a concrete scenario of how that might unfold. Drawing on expert feedback, forecasting trends, and experience from inside labs like OpenAI, they describe a near future that could rival the Industrial Revolution in its impact.

​Join us to discuss this thought-provoking article, explore its assumptions and predictions, and reflect on how it could shape our thinking about AI safety, global coordination, and the paths ahead.

​No need to know anything about AI to join. In fact, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the fast-moving world of AI and why it matters. And if you're already familiar with the topic, it’s the perfect space to share your thoughts on timelines, risks, and solutions to positively shape the development of transformative AI.

​You're welcome to read the article beforehand, but it's not required: ai-2027.com (reading time: 40min)

To go deeper:
🎙️Podcast with the authors (3h) : Dwarkesh Patel - 2027 Intelligence Explosion: Month-by-Month Model with Scott Alexander & Daniel Kokotajlo
🎙️80,000 hours' article on AI risks (50min): https://80000hours.org/problem-profiles/artificial-intelligence/