AI agents6 min read
AI agents can't yet do open-ended AI research
The goal of leading AI labs is recursive self-improvement (RSI): the automation of AI research using AI agents. RSI also underpins forecasts of explosive AI progress. How can we assess if we are close to this milestone?
By Sayash KapoorAI Snake Oil
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Originally published by AI Snake Oil on Aug 5, 2026.
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