The Liftoff Scenario That Terrifies A.I. Doomsayers

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Sep 16, 2026, 2:55:35 PM (12 days ago) Sep 16
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The Liftoff Scenario That Terrifies A.I. Doomsayers

“Recursive self-improvement” is the idea that artificial intelligence could learn to build and train itself, creating exponential new progress — and risk.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/science/ai-recursive-self-improvement.html?unlocked_article_code=1.BlE.fTI4.ZfaWs7BeX6F1&smid=em-share
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