AI improving 'without humans' is complete nonsense: RSI, AGI, and ASI are just buzzwords
JosephJacks_ · x · 2026-08-22
The author argues that all recursive self-improvement in technology is driven by humans, making the idea of AI improving without humans nonsensical. Consequently, terms like RSI (Recursive Self-Improvement), AGI, and ASI are dismissed as ridiculous buzzwords used to keep the industry hype train going.
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