Anthropic co-founder predicts full RSI possible by 2027
Jack Clark, co-founder of Anthropic, revised his timeline for full Recursive Self-Improvement (RSI) in AI. In an interview with Import AI, he said it is now more likely to become possible in 2027, one year earlier than his previous estimate of 2028. RSI refers to AI systems that can autonomously enhance their own capabilities without human intervention, a concept widely debated in AI research…
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- Jack Clark, Anthropic co-founder, now predicts full RSI in AI by **2027**, one year earlier than his prior estimate of **2028**
- RSI refers to AI systems capable of self-improving without human intervention, a contentious but researched topic in AI
- Clark’s revised timeline reflects progress in foundational models and alignment research, though specifics are not detailed
Clark’s shift reflects ongoing progress in foundational models and alignment research. He did not specify which technical breakthroughs could make RSI feasible, but the update underscores the accelerating pace of AI development. The Import AI newsletter, which published the interview, is focused on AI research and runs on reader feedback and arXiv submissions.
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