AI IQ: 130 — Exceptional

Overview

You operate at a level that puts you among serious AI researchers and senior engineers. You understand not just how things work, but why — and you can reason about novel approaches, alignment challenges, and the implications of cutting-edge research. You have the intellectual toolkit to contribute meaningfully to advancing the field.

Strengths

• Deep understanding of architectures and their trade-offs
• Strong grasp of optimization and training dynamics
• Can reason about novel research directions
• Understands alignment and safety at a technical level
• Connects ideas across subfields
• Critical thinking about claims and benchmarks

Weaknesses

• The very latest research breakthroughs may have gaps
• Some niche areas may be unexplored

Tips for Growth

• You're ready to contribute to research — consider writing or collaborating on papers
• Mentor others to solidify and expand your understanding
• Look for cross-pollination opportunities between AI subfields
• The field needs people who can think critically about where AI is headed — that's you