@FinanceYF5: 6 months. Fewer than 30 people. $4.65 billion valuation. They have only one thing to do: let AI research how to improve itself. Former top researchers from OpenAI, DeepMind, and Meta have collectively left to found Recursive. Reported by the New York Times today. Why is this suddenly possible now?
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Former top researchers from OpenAI, DeepMind, and Meta jointly founded the startup Recursive, focusing on letting AI self-improve. In just 6 months with fewer than 30 people, they achieved a valuation of $4.65 billion.
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6 months. Fewer than 30 people. $4.65 billion valuation.
Their mission is just one thing:
Let AI research how to improve itself.
Former top researchers from OpenAI, DeepMind, and Meta have collectively left to start Recursive.
Reported by The New York Times today.
Why is this suddenly possible now? 👇 https://t.co/kogTRhaZok
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