Nuño Sempere called it:

Forecasters estimate that there is an aggregate 9.6% (5% to 15%) probability that a Google DeepMind model will be among the top 3 models at the end of 2026, according to Epoch’s capability index.

We find out by Dec 31, 2026. 132 days to go

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Nuño Sempere: “Forecasters estimate that there is an aggregate 9.6% (5% to 15%) probability that a Google DeepMind model will be among the top 3 models at the end of 2026, according to Epoch’s capability index.

🔒 The test · locked Aug 22, 2026

MET if At the end of 2026, at least one Google DeepMind model is listed among the top 3 models on Epoch AI's capability index on the deadline date, before 2026-12-31 23:59 (UTC).

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Test details
Settled byevidence
Window2026-08-17 2026-12-31
TimezoneUTC
Data vintagelatest_revision
Min source tier1
Stated likelihood9.6% — preserved, never scored
Contract hash0x5693e8a6…1515be
Full resolution criteria

Resolves TRUE if, as of 31 December 2026, at least one Google DeepMind model is ranked among the top 3 on Epoch AI's capability index. Resolves FALSE otherwise.

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Nuño SempereSentinel (Substack) — Global Risk newsletterSaid Aug 17, 2026Added to Thonest Aug 22, 2026Anchored Aug 22, 2026

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Read the original on blog.sentinel-team.org

Stated in the Technology and AI section discussing Google DeepMind's slide in model rankings and high-level departures.

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2026-08-22
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