Don't Be Afraid of Self-Improving AI, Says a16z-Backed Startup Mirendil

Mirendil, an a16z-backed startup, raised $200 million in seed funding at a $1 billion valuation from Andreessen Horowitz, Kleiner Perkins, and Nvidia. The company aims to build AI capable of recursive self-improvement, bridging the gap between scientific discovery and frontier AI access.