The Recursive Economy

How many weeks did the current AI model take off the schedule for the next one? The Recursive Economy examines what would count as real AI self-improvement, why benchmarks cannot settle the question, and how faster research could reshape jobs, power, and ownership. A short research essay grounded in public sources, with three figures, 42 source notes, and explicit tests that could overturn its argument. Research cut-off: 15 August 2026.