Ken Huang explores whether OpenClaw qualifies as a recursive self-improvement (RSI) architecture. The answer: it supports self-modification at the agent layer (skills, config, memory) but doesn’t autonomously rewrite core algorithms. The piece breaks down the gap between true RSI and what agent frameworks actually do today, with practical mitigation strategies. Directly relevant as an OpenClaw user — understanding the architecture’s boundaries and security implications. Source: Agentic AI Newsletter by Ken Huang. Read more