Tyler Cowen quote, Sep 22, 2026

Economist, George Mason University · Sep 22, 2026 · Post, Banning self-recursive improvement in AI models?

Even if you believe in a deal with China, and I do not, we (and others) now know competitors can catch up more quickly than we had thought, at least if they think they have a chance of winning.

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Said by: Tyler Cowen, Economist, George Mason University
Where: Banning self-recursive improvement in AI models?
Topics: Regulation
Company: George Mason University
Source: marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2026/09/banning-self-recursive-improvement-in-ai-models.html

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