“I think I'd forecast: ~2026-2030 -- AI replaces ~all AI researchers; ~2027-2033 -- AI replaces ~all white collar industry; ~2032-2040 -- AI replaces ~all human industry; ~2033-2042 -- All humans dead or obsolete.”

Peter Wildeford Thought Leader

Head of Policy, AI Policy Network; professional superforecaster

Said Mar 5, 2026Deadline Dec 31, 2042Peter Wildeford on X, March 5, 2026

A staged automation timeline; the first milestone (AI replacing ~all AI researchers) resolves by 2030.