On this week's GlennTV special, Glenn divulged his top predictions for 2025. While some of his predictions spelled hope for current geopolitical issues like the war in Ukraine, others took a more harrowing turn, from AI reaching singularity to a major banking crisis and a "Summer of Rage 2.0."
But what does ChatGPT think? Glenn's head researcher asked ChatCPT the likelihood of each of Glenn's predictions, and the results spell trouble for 2025.
Which of Glenn's predictions did ChatGPT say will come true? Find out below:
1. The internet will be destroyed and reborn through AI.
Summary: AI will restructure the internet, centralizing control with tech giants, raising concerns over censorship.
ChatGPT Probability: 90%
Further Explanation:
Glenn began with a harrowing fact: the internet, as we know it, is slowly dying. We don’t truly have access to "the internet" in its entirety, but rather, we have a small sliver curated by those who control the indexes and brokers of the web. The slow decline of the internet is evident in the increasing irrelevance of many existing pages and documents, with countless dead links and broken websites. This issue demonstrates the growing problem of content disappearing, changing, or becoming irrelevant without updates to reflect these changes.
To address this growing problem, experts suggest that a massive "reboot" of the internet is necessary. Rather than continuing to patch up these issues each year, they argue that a thorough cleaning of the digital space is required, which is where AI comes into play. Google has already proposed using AI to scour the web and determine which content is still relevant, storing only active links. Glenn worries that we will embrace AI out of convenience to fix the problems facing the internet but ignore the widening door to the potential dangers that such convenience brings.
2. AI and ChatGPT innovations will be integrated into everyday life.
Summary: AI will dominate search engines, become personal assistants, and spark regulatory battles over ethics.
ChatGPT Probability: 70%
Further Explanation:
Glenn predicted that AI systems like ChatGPT will increasingly serve as gatekeepers, determining what information is accessible and valid. While this centralization will enhance user convenience, it raises serious ethical concerns about bias, manipulation, and censorship. These innovations mark the beginning of an expansion in the concept of what it means to be human, with AI digital assistants becoming integrated into everyday life in ways that could significantly change how we interact with technology. However, these advancements will prompt regulatory battles, as governments push for stricter AI oversight, especially in light of concerns over privacy and "misinformation."
3. AI will attain singularity.
Summary: AI progress will remain uneven, with no imminent singularity expected despite rapid advancements.
ChatGPT Probability: 20%
Further Explanation:
The prediction that AI will reach the singularity in 2025 means that it will surpass human intelligence, leading to rapid, exponential growth. Glenn pointed to AI’s rapid progress, such as ChatGPT’s growth from 0% to 5% in four years, and an expected jump to 87% by the end of the year. However, the debate about benchmarks of achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) remains muddled, as there is no clear definition of what constitutes the singularity. Glenn believes one key indicator will be the unemployment rate in key industries, which could become a major indicator of AGI's impact by 2026.
While AI is advancing quickly in specific areas, like natural language processing, vision, and robotics, ChatGPT cautions that achieving AGI, and thereby the singularity, is still far off and that the continuous, unbroken exponential growth in AI innovation is also unlikely. Therefore, ChatGPT concludes, while significant advancements in AI are expected, the idea of an unimpeded, straight-line trajectory toward the singularity within the next year is unrealistic.
4. There will be a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
Summary: A temporary ceasefire will freeze borders but will leave future conflict inevitable.
ChatGPT Probability: 80%
Further Explanation:
Both Ukraine and Russia are exhausted, depleting their manpower and munitions. With Donald Trump’s return to the political scene, there is a belief that his involvement could lead to negotiations and a temporary ceasefire. While the borders may remain as they are for the time being, the unresolved tensions would likely leave the door open for renewed conflict in the future. This temporary resolution would provide both sides with the breathing room they need, but it could set the stage for continued instability down the line.
5. There will be a second 'Summer of Rage.'
Summary: Anti-Trump protests will escalate into violent riots, targeting infrastructure and triggering martial law in areas.
ChatGPT Probability: 75%
Further Explanation:
Anticipating a summer of intense protests, Glenn predicted that groups like Antifa, BLM, and Occupy Wall Street, likely collaborating with formal unions and socialist organizations, will escalate their opposition to Trump’s policies. But the timing will be key. As protests grow, Trump will be vilified, and the right will be labeled fascist, with predictable media images depicting the separation of families and the chaos unfolding in major cities.
This prediction envisions a scenario similar to the Summer of Rage in the 1960s, with violent riots and widespread destruction in over 100 major cities. College campuses will be sites of massive protests, police stations may be directly targeted, and critical agencies like ICE, Border Patrol, and Homeland Security headquarters could be assaulted. As tensions escalate, National Guard troops may be deployed, and parts of Washington, D.C., could experience a "martial law" atmosphere. While the prediction sees the protests turning violent and disruptive, the real question is how suburban "soccer moms" will react when these riots hit closer to home.
6. The largest anti-Western 'caliphate' will emerge.
Summary: Middle Eastern factions may consolidate to control energy routes, destabilizing global markets.
ChatGPT Probability: 60%
Further Explanation:
Following Biden's controversial tenure and failures in handling the Middle East, a new anti-Western Caliphate will emerge, as various terrorist groups like Al-Qaeda, ISIS, the Houthis, and the Taliban unite under several leaders rather than one. These groups will receive support from Russia, North Korea, and China, creating a formidable alliance. Their objective will be to control approximately 30% of the world’s energy supply by seizing key oil routes through the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the Red Sea. This would give them dominion over critical global trade routes, including the Suez Canal. As alliances among these groups form, the longstanding Sunni-Shia conflict will be momentarily set aside in favor of unity against common enemies, with the U.S. and its allies as primary targets.
Europe will be too fractured to intervene, leaving the U.S. and Israel to confront this rising threat alone. The involvement of Russia and China will further complicate the situation, as both nations seek to undermine U.S. influence in Ukraine and Taiwan, while securing access to energy markets in the Middle East. This prediction suggests that Biden’s foreign policy decisions will leave a lasting legacy of instability in the region. The necessity for the U.S. to increase domestic energy production, through policies like increased drilling, will become a national security issue in the face of this emerging threat.
7. China will invade a neighboring country.
Summary: China could target weaker nations under the guise of peacekeeping to assert dominance.
ChatGPT Probability: 55%
Further Explanation:
After years of military posturing, China’s aggressive rhetoric and actions have begun to lose their credibility, with the world perceiving its military buildup as a paper tiger. As the U.S. faces increasing isolation and global conflicts in Europe and the Middle East divert attention, China will seize the opportunity to strike. However, it will target a country that is unlikely to mount a significant defense or provoke a strong reaction from even an isolationist U.S. administration. This eliminates major regional powers like Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines from the list of potential targets.
Countries such as Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Laos, and Vietnam may become focal points for Chinese aggression. Vietnam and Bangladesh are particularly compelling targets, as they are emerging alternatives for U.S. and Western companies shifting manufacturing away from China. A Chinese invasion of these nations could impact U.S. interests by compelling tactical responses, such as deploying ships for air superiority and missile defense. The potential for such a move would raise questions about how the U.S. will respond, particularly under a leadership that may prioritize defensive and tactical measures.
8. The U.S. stock market will collapse and ensue a banking crisis.
Summary: Rising rates and layoffs may trigger a stock market downturn and small business disruptions.
ChatGPT Probability: 50%
Further Explanation:
In a bid to boost the economy for the 2024 election cycle and secure a Democratic victory, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, along with key figures from major banks, kept interest rates and policies favorable to financial institutions. This led to a temporary surge in stock prices just before the election. However, the anticipated economic boost failed to materialize due to broader political dynamics. Now, Powell is advocating for tighter policies, raising interest rates to cool an economy that he claims has become overheated, setting the stage for a stock market crash and a federal government funding crisis.
Glenn predicted that this manufactured crisis will have far-reaching consequences, starting with major disruptions on Wall Street and spilling into Main Street, resulting in layoffs, bankruptcies, and widespread economic instability. The Fed's role in shaping these events will dominate political discussions, and the economic fallout will force President Trump to take ownership of the crisis. Small businesses are advised to fortify their supply chains and secure favorable long-term contracts to mitigate the risks of rising prices and potential disruptions as the financial situation worsens in 2025. This scenario points to a volatile year ahead, with the possibility of violent protests and riots as a result of economic strain.
9. North Korea will provoke South Korea.
Summary: Small-scale attacks by North Korea will distract from larger conflicts involving China and Russia.
ChatGPT Probability: 40%
Further Explanation:
In a potential move orchestrated by China to divert global attention from its own ambitions, North Korea may provoke South Korea with a calculated attack. This could involve a limited strike, such as firing ballistic missiles at a South Korean naval vessel, claiming it had intruded into North Korean waters, or attacking a military base along the border under the pretext of border violations or espionage. These attacks would be measured enough not to directly harm U.S. forces, thus preventing a full-scale military response from the United States. The primary goal of North Korea’s actions would be to test the waters and assess the West's reactions, particularly the U.S.'s willingness to intervene.
10. Those connected to Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Jeffery Epstein will be revealed.
Summary: Investigations into scandals face resistance from powerful players, making progress unlikely.
ChatGPT Probability: 15%
Further Explanation:
Glenn predicted that the lists of individuals connected to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and his associate, hip-hop mogul Diddy, will be released. The release of these lists would likely trigger a significant public outcry, as it could implicate high-profile figures in serious scandals. However, the investigation and disclosure of such lists would require substantial evidence and resources and may face significant resistance from powerful industry players and legal teams.
While media pressure and public opinion could push for transparency, the political and legal complexities surrounding such a release might hinder progress. Resistance from influential figures or entities involved in protecting the privacy of those on the list could complicate efforts to make the information public. Given the challenges involved, ChatGPT says this prediction holds a relatively low probability, but it remains a topic of speculation and intrigue in the ongoing fallout from the Epstein case.
11. Trump will appoint 2 Supreme Court justices.
Summary: Retirements could allow Trump to reshape the court further right, but it's unlikely within the year.
ChatGPT Probability: 25%
Further Explanation:
Gless predicts that the aging U.S. Supreme Court may see retirements or unexpected vacancies, potentially allowing President Donald Trump to appoint two more justices. If such vacancies occur, it would shift the balance of the court further to the right. However, ChatGPT says this prediction is less likely due to the unpredictable nature of retirements and the political challenges associated with confirming Supreme Court appointments, particularly if the Senate is divided or controlled by a party opposing Trump.
12. The U.S. will establish a special relationship with Greenland.
Summary: Strengthened ties with Greenland are possible but forcing a special relationship is improbable.
ChatGPT Probability: 35%
Further Explanation:
Donald Trump has previously shown interest in Greenland, particularly in 2019 when he proposed the idea of purchasing the island, sparking significant controversy. Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, holds strategic geopolitical and resource-based importance, making it a key area of interest for the U.S., especially in light of its proximity to Russia and mineral resources. However, ChatGPT says attempting to force a "special relationship" with Greenland would be difficult, as both Greenland's government and Denmark would likely resist such overtures, considering the complexities of sovereignty and international relations. Despite the strategic importance, this prediction holds a moderate probability due to political and diplomatic constraints.
13. The U.S. will take control of the Panama Canal.
Summary: Re-negotiating Panama Canal control is highly unlikely due to political and diplomatic realities.
ChatGPT Probability: 10%
Further Explanation:
The Panama Canal, which was transferred to Panama’s control in 1999 following the Panama Canal Treaty, has remained under Panama's sovereignty ever since. Glenn, however, said he believes Trump's efforts to renegotiate control over the canal will succeed. However, ChatGPT said that given the historical context and the sensitivity of national sovereignty, the likelihood of Trump successfully regaining control of the canal is quite low.
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