Kenneth Stanley defines open-endedness: processes that innovate indefinitely, like evolution
GregKamradt · x · 2026-10-24
- At a Greg Kamradt-hosted event, François Chollet kicked off and Kenneth Stanley followed with a talk on open-endedness.
- Stanley defines it as processes that continue to innovate and discover indefinitely and without bound, citing biological evolution as the best example.
- Open-endedness is a core concept in current AGI debates, tied to how AI systems can generate genuine novelty.
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