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AI experts clarify AGI timeline definitions, favoring median over mean

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A LessWrong post explores the ambiguity in how people discuss Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) timelines. The author suggests that when individuals state a timeline, such as "two years," they often don't specify whether they mean the expected value, median, or a specific percentile of AGI's arrival. The post argues that using the median or a percentile is more common and practical, especially when considering the possibility that AGI might never be developed, which would make the expected value undefined. AI

IMPACT Clarifies common AGI timeline metrics, potentially improving discourse among AI researchers and futurists.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a named credible voice discussing AI concepts.

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AI experts clarify AGI timeline definitions, favoring median over mean

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · Koby Lewis ·

    What Do You Mean by a Two-Year AGI Timeline?

    <p><span>Until recently, I was a bit confused about what people meant when they talked about AGI</span><a href="#fn-1"><sup><span>[1]</span></sup></a><span> timelines. My hope in writing this short note is to help clarify things for anyone in a similar position.</span></p><p><spa…

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