Recursion is an empirical fact. It works numerous places. Computing itself that led to AI was recursive—the tools that allow for high end/high performance silicon chips require previous generations of those chips to function. (to be fair the coupling is loose, Intel could design better chips using 5-10 year old desktops and servers and some of their equipment is that outdated)
Electric power generator production for all currently used types require electric power from prior generators, etc.
Recursion is an empirical fact. It works numerous places. Computing itself that led to AI was recursive—the tools that allow for high end/high performance silicon chips require previous generations of those chips to function. (to be fair the coupling is loose, Intel could design better chips using 5-10 year old desktops and servers and some of their equipment is that outdated)
Electric power generator production for all currently used types require electric power from prior generators, etc.
But yeah it so far hasn’t happened in days.