Vinge's singularity

by 2030

In 1993, mathematician and writer Vernor Vinge wrote that within 30 years we would have the means to create superhuman intelligence: "I'll be surprised if this event occurs before 2005 or after 2030".

Forecast: Vernor Vinge, 1993. Source: The Coming Technological Singularity

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