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Looking ahead, Schmidt predicts that within just one year, most programmers will be replaced by AI systems capable of handling complex coding and mathematical reasoning. Similarly, top-grade mathematicians and scientists could be augmented or even replaced by AI-enabled counterparts capable of matching human expertise.
Over the next three to five years, Schmidt forecasts the advent of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)—systems with intelligence comparable to the smartest humans across all domains. He refers to this as the "San Francisco consensus," emphasizing the strategic importance for national leadership. With AGI accessible on a pocket-sized device, governments and industries will have unprecedented problem-solving capabilities at their fingertips.