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Essays on human vs AI performance

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Jul 2, 2026ACX

The AI Superforecasters Are Here

Scott examines the rise of AI superforecasters that now match or exceed top human forecasters, explores how they work and their current performance, and analyzes implications for decision-making, prediction markets, and the future role of AI opinions.

39 min read 5,984 words

AI alignment AI capabilities AI forecasting

May 8, 2025ACX

Highlights From The Comments On AI Geoguessr

Scott examines reader tests and discussions of AI's GeoGuessr abilities, revealing that AIs perform best with tourist locations and are roughly on par with human professionals.

18 min read 2,728 words

AI capabilities AI progress highlights from the comments