GPU World launches $100K sci-fi contest: what if everyone had a GPU

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GPU World, backed by Paradigm and Gwern, is running a $100K writing contest with a $40K first prize. The prompt: AI capability freezes at Sept 2026 levels, but GPU production continues until 8 billion people each have B300-class compute by 2040. Judges include Neal Stephenson, Gwern Branwen, and Matt Huang. Submissions close Oct 31, 2026; 1,000–5,000 words, fiction or non-fiction, CC BY-NC license required. The post doesn't specify geographic eligibility.