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The transition to the AI era will rank among the most turbulent periods in human history.
- Expert
- Bill Gates
- Prediction date
- Aug 26, 2026
- Deadline
- Dec 31, 2040
- Category
- AI & Technology
- Explicit confidence
- Not stated
Original statement
“Even under the best circumstances, the transition to this new AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history.”
Normalized claim
The transition to the AI era will rank among the most turbulent periods in human history.
A falsifiable interpretation, separate from the exact source text.
Resolution criteria
Historical and sociological assessments by 2040 ranking the 2025–2040 AI transition alongside major upheavals such as the Industrial Revolution or world wars in terms of societal disruption.
Market context
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Resolution
This prediction remains open.
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- Source recorded2026-08-26 00:00 UTC
- Prediction verified and frozen2026-09-12 23:23 UTC