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AI Chatbots' Software Update Ignored

Updated 2026-10-28 09:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Columnist Jacob Aron argues that AI firms are overlooking a simple software update that could significantly enhance the capabilities of chatbots, potentially leading to self-revising AI in the future.

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The most important part of AI chatbots is being ignored

AI firms can increase the power of their chatbots without updating to new models. Columnist Jacob Aron explains how a simple bit of software can give AI a boost – and whether AI will soon be able to rewrite that code itself

2026-10-28 09:00 UTC