Models excel at routine tasks but lack independent research intelligence
BlancheMinerva · x · 2026-08-25
The author reiterates that current models are good at following directions and solving common or in-distribution problems, but they lack the independent intellectual work necessary to be co-first authors on a paper, let alone achieve RSI (Recursive Self-Improvement).
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