# What is recursive self-improvement? 'Worst idea in the history of humanity,' physics professor says

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-20 00:29 UTC · Category: Business · Sources: 1 · Current Velocity: 0.25

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## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Book | How a New Princeton Study Debunked AI Self-Improvement Alarmism | 2026-09-19 15:18 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiT0FVX3lxTFBoTDh0WnJPM2hBd0Y0RER1bXpnU3RqdHYtSXcyYVlKcDZYaTZxNDFheUpUN21XM0hSQ0hJQVNyUGt4X3hFRXhqZmluZC01WUk?oc=5) |

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