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Taking this optimistic or at least pragmatic perspective further, what would steps toward a society governed—or mediated—by AI look like? The following speculative roadmap considers the next few years, assuming accelerated AI development and societal adaptation:
1. Near-Term AI and Robotics Advancements (2025–2026)
- Exponential AI Growth: The scale of models continues to double approximately every five to six months, leading to Powerful AGI/ASI possibilities by 2025–2026. Industry insiders, including former tech CEOs, increasingly agree on reaching superintelligence thresholds within this timeframe.