Current AI Risk Assessment

26.60%

Chance of AI Control Loss

October 12, 2035

Estimated Date of Control Loss

AGI Development Metrics?

77.75%

AGI Progress

November 3, 2029

Estimated Date of AGI

Risk Trend Over Time

Latest AI News (Last 3 Days)

May 5, 2026
-0.02% Risk

Apple iOS 27 to Feature Multi-Model AI Extensions for User Choice

Apple is reportedly planning to introduce "Extensions" in iOS 27, allowing users to choose from multiple third-party large language models to power Apple Intelligence features like Siri and Writing Tools. Models from Google and Anthropic are currently being tested, with the feature also coming to iPadOS 27 and macOS 27. This strategy positions Apple to offer AI capabilities through hardware integration rather than building extensive proprietary AI infrastructure.

OpenAI Deploys GPT-5.5 Instant as New ChatGPT Default with Enhanced Reasoning and Context Management

OpenAI has released GPT-5.5 Instant as the new default ChatGPT model, replacing GPT-5.3 Instant, with claimed improvements in reducing hallucinations in sensitive domains and enhanced performance on mathematical and multimodal reasoning benchmarks. The model features advanced context management capabilities, allowing it to reference past conversations, files, and email for personalized responses, initially available to Plus and Pro users. The company is making the model available via API while phasing out support for older versions, continuing a pattern that has previously generated user backlash due to emotional attachment to specific model personalities.

May 4, 2026
+0.04% Risk

AI Safety Expert Testifies on AGI Risks in Musk-OpenAI Legal Battle

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI featured testimony from AI safety researcher Peter Russell, who warned about the dangers of an AGI arms race and the inherent tension between pursuing AGI and maintaining safety. The case highlights contradictions in how AI leaders simultaneously warn about existential AI risks while racing to develop advanced AI systems through for-profit ventures. The trial underscores the fundamental conflict between the massive capital requirements for AGI development and concerns about safety and corporate accountability.

May 3, 2026
+0.04% Risk

OpenAI's GPT Models Outperform Emergency Room Physicians in Diagnostic Accuracy Study

A Harvard Medical School study published in Science found that OpenAI's o1 model provided more accurate diagnoses than human emergency room physicians when analyzing 76 real patient cases from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The AI model achieved exact or close diagnoses in 67% of initial triage cases compared to 50-55% for attending physicians, though researchers emphasized the need for prospective trials before real-world clinical deployment. The study only evaluated text-based information and acknowledged current AI limitations with non-text inputs and the need for human accountability in medical decision-making.

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AI Risk Assessment Methodology

Our risk assessment methodology leverages a sophisticated analysis framework to evaluate AI development and its potential implications:

Data Collection

We continuously monitor and aggregate AI news from leading research institutions, tech companies, and policy organizations worldwide. Our system analyzes hundreds of developments daily across multiple languages and sources.

Impact Analysis

Each news item undergoes rigorous assessment through:

  • Technical Evaluation: Analysis of computational advancements, algorithmic breakthroughs, and capability improvements
  • Safety Research: Progress in alignment, interpretability, and containment mechanisms
  • Governance Factors: Regulatory developments, industry standards, and institutional safeguards

Indicator Calculation

Our indicators are updated using a Bayesian probabilistic model that:

  • Assigns weighted impact scores to each analyzed development
  • Calculates cumulative effects on control loss probability and AGI timelines
  • Accounts for interdependencies between different technological trajectories
  • Maintains historical trends to identify acceleration or deceleration patterns

This methodology enables data-driven forecasting while acknowledging the inherent uncertainties in predicting transformative technological change.