AI Futures Project moves up timeline, expects Superhuman AI Researcher by 2027

The AI Futures Project has updated its AI timelines following METR's report on Anthropic R&D, now forecasting that a Superhuman AI Researcher will arrive in 2027.

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2026-11-10 18:02 · Techmeme
The AI Futures Project updates its AI timelines after METR's report on Anthropic R&D, saying it now expects a Superhuman AI Researcher to arrive in 2027 (AI Futures Project)

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