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Oct 31, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Trustworthy Recursive Self-Improvement in Large Models: Foundations, Risks & Evaluation

A survey from Renmin University and UCAS outlines a four-stage framework for recursive self-improvement (RSI) in large models, defines four trustworthiness themes, three evaluation levels, and seven open challenges including verifying self-modifying improvement mechanisms and tracking long-term risks.