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What the hell happened with AGI timelines in 2026?

Aug 4, 2026 · 0:49:28
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  • Andrej Karpathy's dramatic shift from calling AI agents "slop" to "alien tools" reflects a broader industry whiplash.
  • Rob Wiblin's initial explanation for longer AGI timelines was quickly overtaken by a significant vibe shift.
  • Evidence of AI acceleration is mounting, with models now capable of completing complex software engineering tasks.

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