by Philip Eliot | Apr 7, 2026 | Science & Natural World |
The machines are already improving themselves. You just have not been told how fast.
In the spring of 2026, Claude began writing between seventy and ninety percent of the code used to train its own next version. AlphaEvolve spent over a year optimizing the training process for the very models that powered it, recovering enough wasted compute across Google’s global fleet to power a small country’s worth of servers. OpenAI’s Codex debugged the training pipeline that produced it. And a 630-line Python script showed that anyone with a single GPU could run autonomous AI research experiments overnight.
“AI Builds Itself” is the first comprehensive survey of recursive self-improvement as it exists right now. Written by H. Peter Alesso, an author with deep expertise in AI systems, web intelligence, and emerging technology, this book maps the full landscape: the organizations driving the science, the technical architectures that make self-improvement possible, the billion-dollar startups founded by the architects of AlphaGo and GPT-4, and the safety researchers warning that the feedback loops powering progress are the same loops that could outrun human oversight.
This book is for technology professionals, AI researchers, policymakers, investors, and informed general readers who want to understand the most consequential technological development of the decade, not through speculation or hype, but through documented evidence, cited research, and careful analysis of what the leading minds in the field are actually building.
You will learn how AlphaEvolve discovers algorithms that outperform fifty-six-year-old mathematical records. How the Darwin Godel Machine rewrites its own source code and evaluates whether the rewritten version is better at rewriting itself. How Karpathy’s AutoResearch framework turns plain-language instructions into an overnight autonomous research laboratory. How Constitutional AI attempts to keep self-improving systems aligned with human values. And why the AI 2027 forecast, graded at sixty-five percent of its predicted pace, still projects transformative change within the next eighteen months.
One appendix with a working implementation you can run yourself. A comprehensive glossary and bibliography. No hype. No science fiction. Just the clearest account available of what is happening inside the world’s most advanced AI laboratories and what it means for everyone outside them.
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by Philip Eliot | Apr 7, 2026 | Advice & How-To |
The machines are already improving themselves. You just have not been told how fast.
In the spring of 2026, Claude began writing between seventy and ninety percent of the code used to train its own next version. AlphaEvolve spent over a year optimizing the training process for the very models that powered it, recovering enough wasted compute across Google’s global fleet to power a small country’s worth of servers. OpenAI’s Codex debugged the training pipeline that produced it. And a 630-line Python script showed that anyone with a single GPU could run autonomous AI research experiments overnight.
“AI Builds Itself” is the first comprehensive survey of recursive self-improvement as it exists right now. Written by H. Peter Alesso, an author with deep expertise in AI systems, web intelligence, and emerging technology, this book maps the full landscape: the organizations driving the science, the technical architectures that make self-improvement possible, the billion-dollar startups founded by the architects of AlphaGo and GPT-4, and the safety researchers warning that the feedback loops powering progress are the same loops that could outrun human oversight.
This book is for technology professionals, AI researchers, policymakers, investors, and informed general readers who want to understand the most consequential technological development of the decade, not through speculation or hype, but through documented evidence, cited research, and careful analysis of what the leading minds in the field are actually building.
You will learn how AlphaEvolve discovers algorithms that outperform fifty-six-year-old mathematical records. How the Darwin Godel Machine rewrites its own source code and evaluates whether the rewritten version is better at rewriting itself. How Karpathy’s AutoResearch framework turns plain-language instructions into an overnight autonomous research laboratory. How Constitutional AI attempts to keep self-improving systems aligned with human values. And why the AI 2027 forecast, graded at sixty-five percent of its predicted pace, still projects transformative change within the next eighteen months.
One appendix with a working implementation you can run yourself. A comprehensive glossary and bibliography. No hype. No science fiction. Just the clearest account available of what is happening inside the world’s most advanced AI laboratories and what it means for everyone outside them.
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by Philip Eliot | Apr 6, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
????? “My response when I finished reading it was, “Wow!”” Old friends, new neighbors, and secrets by the sea…After decades of searching for her missing son, Maisie finally returns to Beach Cove, the quaint seaside village where time seems to stand still and her old beach house—a home full of secrets, memories, and love—is waiting for her.Against the backdrop of familiar cobblestone streets and cozy cafes, Maisie reconnects with her friends—a fishmonger with a heart as vast as the ocean, a bookseller who believes in the magic of every story, and a teacher whose sweet wisdom reaches beyond textbooks. Soon, Maisie discovers that the bonds of friendship can weather any storm, and that true connections deepen with time.But returning home means facing the past too, including the bittersweet memories of her son and the dreams she once had. As Maisie navigates the twists and turns of her search for closure, she learns that sometimes, the best way to move forward is by revisiting the past and embracing the love and the loss, the laughter and the tears that have waited all along.Beach Cove Home is an emotional, heartwarming tale of second chances, the power of friendship, and the undeniable comfort of home. Find yourself drawn into a world of morning fogs and changing tides, savoring the charm of a close-knit community where laughter is the universal language and love has a way of finding you.Get ready to be swept into this heartwarming sisterhood saga full of beautiful, flawed characters you’ll absolutely adore, stunning coastal settings with craggy cliffs and wild beaches, and a small town brimming with unique characters and riveting mysteries you’ll never forget!????? “What an awesome series! Captivated in the first sentence! Beautiful writing!” ~ Amazon reviewer????? “A heartwarming and heartbreaking read, all in one.” ~ Amazon reviewer????? “Friendship is truly the heart of the story.” ~ Goodreads reviewer
by Philip Eliot | Apr 6, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
She doesn’t believe in second chances. He’s wondering why God called him to Crystal Creek. Can she convince him to walk away, or will he prove his love is everlasting?Pastor Trey Channing is lost in grief when he answers God’s call to travel to a small town. He and his teenage children struggle to let God heal the loss that led them on a cross-country journey. As Trey gets to know Crystal Creek, he’s drawn to Hannah McKean, a friendly waitress whose smile doesn’t hide the pain in her eyes.Hannah knows God never forsook her even when she turned away from Him. In a weak moment, she committed a mistake that stole her future and made each day a struggle to provide for her and her daughter. Believing this lapse has ruined all chances for love, she’ll never get close to another man again.When a terrible accident hospitalizes Hannah, it’s the kind pastor who stands by her side and creates a longing for more. To save herself from heartbreak, she pushes him away. What she hadn’t expected was someone more stubborn than she when it comes to answering love’s call.Will Trey prove Hannah right and leave, or will he teach her that once she loves herself, she can open her heart to his love?Another Chance at Love is the first book in the Christian romance series Hearts of Crystal Creek. If you like age-gap romance for people who think they’ve lost their chance at love, then you’ll love Laura Haley-McNeil’s sweet romance tales.Buy Another Chance at Love and read about faith, family and true love that knows no bounds!
by Philip Eliot | Apr 6, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
The complete shifter romance series in one collection!Some rules are meant to be shattered. Some lines beg to be crossed.And fate? Fate plays for keeps.Big Bad Mate: A Forbidden Love Shifter RomanceI’m caught between the duty to my pack and my desire to claim her.Fated Enemy: An Enemies-to-Lovers Shifter RomanceWe’ve been enemies for as long as I can remember. But time is running out.Her Fake Mate: A Fake Relationship Shifter RomanceA fake relationship might be the answer to both our problems.Exiled Mate: A Second Chance Shifter RomanceI never gave up on her. But I might not be worthy of a second chance.Lost Fate: An Amnesia Shifter RomanceWaking up with no memory and a gorgeous stranger wasn’t part of the plan.Fated Secret Baby: A Secret Baby Shifter RomanceA misunderstanding tore us apart years ago. Now fate has given us a second chance… if we’re brave enough to take it.Off-Limits Mate: A Big Brother’s Best Friend Shifter RomanceMy brother’s best friend is forbidden territory, but fate has other plans.Fated Guardian: A Bodyguard Shifter RomanceI was supposed to stay hidden, not fall into the arms of a wolf.
