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Global Race for Recursive Self-Improving AI Raises Safety Concerns

September 13, 2026
oecd:2026-09-13-4c5bView source ↗

What happened

Chinese and US tech firms and researchers are racing to develop recursive self-improving AI systems that can autonomously enhance their own capabilities. While no harm has occurred yet, experts warn these advancements could outpace human oversight, posing significant future risks if safety measures are not implemented.

Reported impact

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Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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Global Race for Recursive Self-Improving AI Raises Safety Concerns
2026-09-13