Despite what AI systems may try to tell you, President Jimmy Carter (in office January 20, 1977 – January 20, 1981) did say in the 1976 presidential debate that the world would run out of oil in about 2011. That prediction has turned out not to be true. Gas prices are high in 2023, but we aren’t out of oil.
Here’s what state sponsored AI has to say about this:
Did President Jimmy Carter did say in 1976 that the world would run out of oil in 2011?
No, President Jimmy Carter did not make such a statement in 1976. While Carter did address the issue of energy scarcity and the need to transition to alternative sources, he did not specifically predict that the world would run out of oil in 2011.
Okay. So, there you have it. Never happened? Let’s ask again.
Did President Jimmy Carter did say in 1976 that the world would run out of oil in 35 years?
Yes, President Jimmy Carter did mention concerns about the world running out of oil in his speech in 1976. However, he did not give a specific timeline of 35 years. In his speech, President Carter spoke about the United States’ dependence on foreign oil and emphasized the need for energy conservation and alternative sources of energy. He stated, “We must face the fact that the energy shortage is permanent. There will be no gas lines [long waits for fuel] if we simply learn to conserve.”
Oh, he said it. I heard it. He gave a time line of 35 years clearly when he said,
“We’ve got about 35 years worth of oil left in the whole world. We’re going to run out of oil.” – Jimmy Carter, Presidential Debates 1976
Listen to the Jimmy Carter again, then re-read the above AI answer from 2023 and let this be a lesson: be very careful with belief in any AI answers!