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If recursive self-improvement loops close, the rate of AI capability improvement will accelerate beyond current exponential trends.
- Expert
- Ethan Mollick
- Prediction date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Deadline
- Dec 31, 2030
- Category
- AI & Technology
- Explicit confidence
- Not stated
Original statement
“If the loop does close, the exponential curves we’ve been watching would get steeper, with an uncertain endpoint.”
Normalized claim
If recursive self-improvement loops close, the rate of AI capability improvement will accelerate beyond current exponential trends.
A falsifiable interpretation, separate from the exact source text.
Resolution criteria
Observable acceleration in capability benchmarks beyond prior doubling rates following confirmed recursive improvement systems, by 2030.
Market context
No high-confidence matching market is linked. Loose thematic matches are not shown.
Resolution
This prediction remains open.
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- Source recorded2026-03-12 00:00 UTC
- Prediction verified and frozen2026-09-12 23:19 UTC