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Abstract

The article posits that answering key questions about transformative AI necessitates presuming a near-term development of the technology. This framework, known as AI strategy nearcasting, involves assuming that transformative AI will soon be developed using current methods. Nearcasting offers advantages such as serving as a jumping-off point for further analysis, focusing attention on high-stakes scenarios, and creating a feedback loop for learning. However, it is crucial to recognize the limitations of nearcasting due to its reliance on hypothetical future scenarios. By examining a nearcast scenario where a particular AI project or company is poised to develop transformative AI within a year, the article highlights the potential risk of an AI takeover without adequate preventative measures. – AI-generated abstract.