PendingcapabilityConfidence: 60%
AI companies train models that begin to automate AI research itself by 2026
From AI 2027 scenario by Daniel Kokotajlo (ex-OpenAI, TIME100 AI). Feb 2026 grading post shows overall progress at 58-66% of predicted pace.
Source: Daniel KokotajloClaimed: 2025-04-03Target: 2026-12-31
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