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Research acceleration: The view inside OpenAI

Simon Willison · Sep 06, 2026 · Industry Trends

OpenAI's recursive self-improvement marks a significant shift in AI research productivity.

The concept of Recursive Self-Improvement (RSI) is gaining traction at OpenAI, suggesting a potential paradigm shift in AI research. The acceleration of coding agents in 2026 indicates a noticeable increase in productivity for researchers, driven by improved access to advanced models.

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