Research2026-10-30

DeepMind Institute published an essay on how AI economic impact depends on coordination thresholds. It argues current benchmarks miss team-based capabilities. Human teams combine jagged skills into mosaic intelligence that outperforms individuals. AI agents share similar jaggedness and lack complementary diversity. Coordination ability, not just individual competence, drives large economic shifts. The essay defines four AGI regimes based on competence and coordination levels. It references a formal paper titled Organizing Intelligence. The work explores when AI will trigger abrupt changes in market structure and wages.

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