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A new LessWrong post sketches a speculative path for AI from late 2026 to 2029, including more capable coding agents, cybersecurity concerns and political arguments over energy and jobs.
Why it mattersThe scenario also imagines gated frontier models, closer scrutiny by outside evaluators and, eventually, public moratoria and tighter regulation. These are the author’s possible milestones, not reported events or predictions with demonstrated certainty. It is a useful prompt for debating which pressures might push AI from industry concern into everyday politics. Which is more likely to bring that shift: job disruption, security fears or the energy bill?
Discuss: Which is more likely to bring AI into everyday politics: job disruption, security fears or the energy bill?
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