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Policy·16h ago·all news from October 21, 2026

This Startup Is All In on Recursive Self-Improvement. Its Latest Model Is Scary Good

The startup Recursive is utilizing AI systems to automate the development and improvement of subsequent models. While this approach aims to accelerate technical progress, it also introduces concerns regarding the long-term safety and unpredictability of autonomous software iteration.

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