Is AI 2027 Coming True?

A quick aside: I was recently interviewed on The Cognitive Revolution. In the first half, I discuss the suite of tools I’ve had Claude Code build to improve my personal productivity. In the second half, host Nathan Labenz and I get into a broader discussion of where AI is going. It was a fun conversation!You’ve likely seen references to Claude Mythos, Anthropic’s most advanced model. It’s the first AI tool that is smart enough to be dangerous.This is the latest in a series of data points suggesting that things may be progressing as forecast in AI 2027. Which is concerning, as that scenario involves a significant chance of human extinction by 2030!I’m working on a review of the overall “state of AI”. This post started out as the first installment. As it unfolded, I realized that this question – is AI 2027 coming true? – was a unifying theme. I’ll cover other topics in another post or posts. If there’s anything you’d like me to discuss, leave a comment!AI continues to barrel…