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Self-improving AI the key step towards AGI but safety is key: Z.ai founder

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Chow, V. (2026, November 1). Self-improving AI the key step towards AGI but safety is key: Z.ai founder. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3372834/self-improving-ai-key-step-towards-agi-safety-key-zai-founder

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Tang, the founder of Z.ai, discusses the importance of self-improving artificial intelligence as a critical step towards achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI). He highlights recursive self-improvement (RSI) as a new paradigm in research and development that could significantly speed up AI advancements. The article emphasizes the competitive race between US and Chinese companies to develop RSI technology, underscoring safety concerns as they pursue this goal.

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Z.ai founder Tang recently stated that recursive self-improvement (RSI) is a "new paradigm" for research and development, emphasizing its potential to accelerate artificial intelligence advancements beyond current rates. RSI involves AI systems becoming progressively better at enhancing their own capabilities in an accelerating cycle. This approach is being pursued by both US and Chinese AI companies as they aim to achieve advanced general intelligence (AGI). Tang also stressed the importance of prioritizing safety measures alongside rapid technological advancement.

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