Witness warns of rapid AI 'hockey stick' due to recursive learning
At a confirmation hearing, a witness warned that AI models are entering a phase of recursive learning that will accelerate capability growth into a "hockey stick" trajectory, saying "the machines are starting to be able to teach themselves."
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A witness testifying at a confirmation hearing told lawmakers that AI systems have begun what he described as "recursive learning," meaning the models can increasingly improve without constant human intervention. "The machines are starting to be able to teach themselves," the witness said, and added that this dynamic contributes to a sharp acceleration in capability.
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