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Dust, a zeroth-order optimization algorithm that does not rely on backpropagation, debuts. How will it advance recursive self-improvement (RSI) in models?

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不依赖反向传播的零阶优化算法 Dust 问世，将对模型的自我迭代（RSI）进程产生怎样的推动作用？

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First recorded Nov 1, 2026, 2:05 PM CST · latest Nov 1, 2026, 2:05 PM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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