Recursive Self Improvement - Is AI About to Start Improving AI?

27/09/26 11:00 Filed in: Technology | Business

What happens when AI starts building the next generation of AI?

We spend a lot of time talking about what AI can do for us.

But there is a much bigger question emerging: What happens when AI starts helping to improve the technology that creates AI?

That is the idea behind Recursive Self Improvement (RSI).

AI systems are already being used to write code, run experiments, analyse results and contribute to AI research. We are not yet at a point where AI is independently redesigning itself and creating increasingly capable successors without human involvement.

But the boundary is moving. And that raises some fascinating questions. Could AI eventually improve AI research faster than humans can?

What happens to human oversight when AI becomes an increasingly active participant in its own development? Could the same AI systems that accelerate capability also help improve AI safety and alignment?

And what could this mean for CIOs, CTOs and technology leaders trying to plan for a future where the underlying capabilities of AI could themselves be accelerating?

In this Inspiring Tech Leaders episode, I explore the rise of Recursive Self Improvement, how it relates to AGI, the potential economic impact, the challenges around safety and governance, and what it could mean when AI begins to play a bigger role in creating the AI that follows it.

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How to Naviagte the First 100 Days in a Technology Leadership Role

09/11/24 17:06 Filed in: Technology | Business

Dave Roberts provides advice on the first 100 days in a Tech role

Are you stepping into a new technology executive role? Wondering how to make an impact in those crucial first 100 days? In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I break down the essentials every tech leader needs to know for a successful start:

💡 Build a Foundation of Trust: Understand your team, listen to stakeholders, and create strong, strategic alliances across the organisation.
💡 Identify Quick Wins with Long-Term Goals: Make small, meaningful changes to build momentum, while setting the stage for lasting impact.
💡 Create a Strategic 100-Day Roadmap: Discover how to align tech initiatives with business goals and build a pathway for growth, efficiency, and innovation.

💡 Tackle Challenges with Resilience: From budget constraints to change resistance, learn how to navigate obstacles with empathy and clear communication.
This is your playbook to navigate a high-impact first 100 days as a tech leader. Tune in, take notes, and start leading with purpose and vision!