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AI Agents Pull All-Nighters: Cotra's Timeline Reckoning and the Rush to Measure Self-Building AI

Imagine AI churning through software tasks for days straight, no sleep required. Ajeya Cotra just did—and her revised timelines scream acceleration.

Elena Vasquez Mar 19, 2026 4 min read 5 views

⚡ Key Takeaways

Ajeya Cotra revises timelines upward: AI agents hitting 100+ hour software horizons by EOY.
14 metrics unveiled to track AI R&D automation, from performance benchmarks to permission creeps.
AIRDA risks acceleration of both benefits and dangers—governance via measurement is essential.

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Originally reported by Import AI