Recursive Criticality Theory for AI Self-Improvement
Mikhail Burtsev · hf · 2026-09-02
Research titled "Recursive Criticality of AI Self-Improvement" proposes that a recursive reproduction number (R₀) determines whether AI R&D feedback loops become self-amplifying.
This threshold depends on three factors: research productivity, feedback strength, and rising difficulty. The theory offers a mathematical model for understanding AI self-evolution and potential intelligence explosions.
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