Recent forecasts suggest humanity may be closer than ever to reaching the technological singularity—a point where artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence and begins to improve itself autonomously. A macro-study by AIMultiple, analyzing over 8,500 expert predictions, found timelines accelerating dramatically in the wake of large language model breakthroughs. What was once predicted for 2060 is now being pegged as early as 2040 by most researchers—and in extreme cases, within the next six months. This rapid shift in outlook is fueled by exponential leaps in model performance and speculation around quantum computing’s impact on AI scalability. However, major voices in the field, like Yann LeCun, caution against overhyping AGI, arguing current AI still lacks basic forms of reasoning and perception. Whether humanity is entering a golden age or courting disruption, one thing is clear: AI is evolving faster than policy and ethics can keep pace, and society must act now to steer the outcome. #TechnologicalSingularity #ArtificialIntelligence #AGI #FutureOfAI #AIRevolution