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The pursuit of recursive self-improvement introduces groundbreaking possibilities—accelerated technological progress, autonomous research capabilities, and revolutionary applications across industries. However, it also raises serious ethical and regulatory concerns.
A Double-Edged Sword
On one side, self-improving AI could lead to rapid breakthroughs, solving complex scientific problems and automating innovation in ways previously deemed impossible. On the other, unchecked recursive self-improvement could spiral into runaway AI systems—often called Artificial Superintelligence (ASI)—with unpredictable consequences.