Open Models Can Already Bootstrap Recursive Self-Improvement, Sparking Regulatory Concerns
nptacek · x · 2026-08-06
Resharing a perspective from @viemccoy, the post highlights that current open-weight models can clearly be used to bootstrap Recursive Self-Improvement (RSI). The K3 model, for instance, is highly capable at ML experiment setups, allowing moderately creative users to train their own models. The author argues that 'the cat is out of the bag,' meaning any proposed AI regulation must seriously reckon with this reality.
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