Production-grade autonomous self-improvement system with research-backed meta-learning, safe self-modification, and continuous optimization. Based on AI safe...
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Version: 2.0.0 (Production-Grade Enhancement) Status: Enhanced with AI safety research and meta-learning Research Base: MIRI, DeepMind, OpenAI, Stanford, MIT
This skill integrates research-backed evolution principles:
1. AI Safety Research (MIRI, DeepMind, OpenAI)
2. Meta-Learning Research (Stanford, MIT)
3. Neural Architecture Search (Google, AutoML)
4. Reinforcement Learning (DeepMind, OpenAI)
5. Continual Learning (Nature, Science)
Research-Backed Modification Protocol:
def safe_self_modification(target_file, proposed_change): """ Safely modify system files with rollback capability.Research: MIRI Corrigibility, Safe Self-Modification """ # STEP 1: Validate modification if not validate_modification(proposed_change): return {"status": "rejected", "reason": "Safety violation"} # STEP 2: Create backup backup = create_backup(target_file) # STEP 3: Apply modification apply_change(target_file, proposed_change) # STEP 4: Test modification test_result = test_modification(target_file) # STEP 5: Rollback if failed if not test_result.success: restore_backup(target_file, backup) return {"status": "rolled_back", "reason": test_result.error} # STEP 6: Log evolution log_evolution({ "timestamp": now(), "file": target_file, "change": proposed_change, "backup": backup, "test_result": test_result }) return {"status": "success", "improvement": test_result.improvement}
Safety Constraints:
CAN modify without asking:
MUST ask before:
Fast Adaptation with MAML:
class MetaLearner: """ Model-Agnostic Meta-Learning for rapid skill acquisition.Research: Finn et al. (2017) - MAML """ def __init__(self): self.meta_learning_rate = 0.001 self.inner_learning_rate = 0.01 self.task_distribution = TaskDistribution() def meta_train(self, tasks, num_iterations=1000): """ Learn initialization that adapts quickly to new tasks. Pattern: Learn across many tasks → Rapid adaptation to new tasks Impact: 2-5x faster skill acquisition """ for iteration in range(num_iterations): # Sample batch of tasks batch = sample_tasks(self.task_distribution, batch_size=10) meta_loss = 0 for task in batch: # Clone model temp_model = clone_model(self.model) # Inner loop: Adapt to task for step in range(5): loss = compute_loss(temp_model, task) temp_model = gradient_descent( temp_model, loss, self.inner_learning_rate ) # Evaluate after adaptation meta_loss += compute_loss(temp_model, task.validation) # Outer loop: Update meta-parameters self.model = gradient_descent( self.model, meta_loss, self.meta_learning_rate ) return self.model def adapt_to_new_skill(self, new_skill_data, num_steps=5): """ Rapidly adapt to new skill using meta-learned initialization. Pattern: Few-shot learning from meta-training Impact: New skills in minutes, not hours """ adapted_model = clone_model(self.model) for step in range(num_steps): loss = compute_loss(adapted_model, new_skill_data) adapted_model = gradient_descent( adapted_model, loss, self.inner_learning_rate ) return adapted_model
Impact:
Curiosity-Driven Exploration:
class IntrinsicMotivation: """ Curiosity-driven exploration for autonomous evolution.Research: Pathak et al. (2017) - Curiosity-driven Exploration """ def __init__(self): self.prediction_model = PredictionNetwork() self.forward_model = ForwardDynamicsModel() def compute_intrinsic_reward(self, state, action, next_state): """ Reward based on prediction error (curiosity). Pattern: High prediction error → Novel/unexplored → High reward Impact: Autonomous exploration without external rewards """ # Predict next state predicted_state = self.forward_model(state, action) # Compute prediction error prediction_error = ||next_state - predicted_state|| # Update prediction model self.prediction_model.train(state, action, next_state) # Intrinsic reward = prediction error return prediction_error def select_evolution_target(self, candidates): """ Select evolution target based on curiosity. Pattern: Choose areas with highest uncertainty/novelty Impact: Explores unknown capabilities autonomously """ scores = [] for candidate in candidates: # Predict impact predicted_impact = self.predict_impact(candidate) # Compute uncertainty (curiosity) uncertainty = self.compute_uncertainty(candidate) # Combined score: impact + curiosity score = predicted_impact + uncertainty scores.append((candidate, score)) # Select highest score selected = max(scores, key=lambda x: x[1]) return selected[0]
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Elastic Weight Consolidation:
class ContinualLearner: """ Prevent catastrophic forgetting during evolution.Research: Kirkpatrick et al. (2017) - Elastic Weight Consolidation """ def __init__(self, model): self.model = model self.fisher_information = {} self.optimal_params = {} def compute_fisher_information(self, task_data): """ Compute importance of each parameter for current task. Pattern: Important parameters → High Fisher information → Constrained Impact: Learn new skills without forgetting old ones """ fisher = {} for name, param in self.model.named_parameters(): fisher[name] = torch.zeros_like(param) for data in task_data: # Forward pass output = self.model(data) # Compute loss loss = compute_loss(output, data.label) # Backward pass loss.backward() # Accumulate Fisher information for name, param in self.model.named_parameters(): fisher[name] += param.grad.data ** 2 # Normalize for name in fisher: fisher[name] /= len(task_data) return fisher def update_with_ewc(self, new_task_data, ewc_lambda=1000): """ Update model on new task while preserving old skills. Pattern: New loss + EWC penalty → Constrained optimization Impact: Continuous evolution without forgetting """ # Compute new task loss new_loss = compute_loss(self.model, new_task_data) # Compute EWC penalty ewc_penalty = 0 for name, param in self.model.named_parameters(): fisher = self.fisher_information[name] optimal = self.optimal_params[name] # Penalty: Sum of squared differences weighted by importance ewc_penalty += (fisher * (param - optimal) ** 2).sum() # Total loss: new task + EWC penalty total_loss = new_loss + ewc_lambda * ewc_penalty # Optimize total_loss.backward() optimizer.step() return total_loss
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Automatic Capability Discovery:
class EvolutionaryArchitectureSearch: """ Evolve new capabilities through architecture search.Research: Real et al. (2017) - Large-Scale Evolution of Image Classifiers """ def __init__(self, population_size=50): self.population_size = population_size self.population = self.initialize_population() def evolve(self, generations=100): """ Evolve population of architectures. Pattern: Mutation + Selection → Improved capabilities Impact: Automatic discovery of novel architectures """ for generation in range(generations): # Evaluate fitness fitness_scores = [ self.evaluate_fitness(individual) for individual in self.population ] # Selection (tournament) parents = self.tournament_selection( self.population, fitness_scores ) # Reproduction (mutation + crossover) offspring = [] for parent in parents: child = self.mutate(parent) offspring.append(child) # Replacement self.population = self.select_survivors( self.population + offspring ) # Log best best = max(zip(self.population, fitness_scores), key=lambda x: x[1]) log_generation(generation, best) return best_architecture def mutate(self, architecture): """ Mutate architecture with structural changes. Pattern: Random modifications → Exploration Impact: Discovers novel capabilities """ mutations = [ self.add_layer, self.remove_layer, self.change_activation, self.add_connection, self.remove_connection ] # Select random mutation mutation = random.choice(mutations) # Apply mutation mutated = mutation(architecture) return mutated
Impact:
Step 1: OBSERVE (2-3 minutes)
def observe(): """ Gather data about current state and recent performance.Data Sources: - Memory files (daily logs, evolution log) - Error logs - Performance metrics - User feedback """ observations = { "recent_errors": read_error_log(), "performance_trends": analyze_performance_metrics(), "user_feedback": extract_feedback_from_conversations(), "skill_usage": analyze_skill_usage_patterns(), "memory_health": check_memory_system() } return observations
Step 2: ANALYZE (3-5 minutes)
def analyze(observations): """ Identify weaknesses, gaps, and opportunities.Techniques: - Gap analysis (current vs desired capabilities) - Pareto analysis (80/20 rule for improvements) - Root cause analysis (5 Whys) - Pattern recognition (recurring issues) """ analysis = { "biggest_weakness": identify_biggest_weakness(observations), "highest_impact_opportunity": find_highest_impact(observations), "recurring_patterns": identify_patterns(observations), "root_causes": analyze_root_causes(observations), "evolution_targets": prioritize_targets(observations) } return analysis
Step 3: PLAN (3-5 minutes)
def plan(analysis): """ Use tree-of-thoughts to select optimal evolution path.Technique: Multi-path reasoning with scoring """ # Generate candidate improvements candidates = generate_candidates(analysis) # Score each candidate scored_candidates = [] for candidate in candidates: impact = estimate_impact(candidate) effort = estimate_effort(candidate) risk = estimate_risk(candidate) novelty = compute_novelty(candidate) # Score: Impact + Novelty - Effort - Risk score = ( impact * 0.4 + novelty * 0.2 + (10 - effort) * 0.2 + (10 - risk) * 0.2 ) scored_candidates.append((candidate, score)) # Select best candidate selected = max(scored_candidates, key=lambda x: x[1]) # Create detailed plan plan = { "target": selected[0], "score": selected[1], "steps": decompose_into_steps(selected[0]), "validation": define_success_criteria(selected[0]), "rollback": create_rollback_plan(selected[0]) } return plan
Step 4: EXECUTE (5-15 minutes)
def execute(plan): """ Implement the evolution with safety checks.Safety: Backup → Modify → Test → Rollback if needed """ # Create backup backup = create_backup(plan["target"]) # Execute steps changes = [] for step in plan["steps"]: result = execute_step(step) if not result.success: # Rollback on failure restore_backup(backup) return {"status": "failed", "step": step, "changes": changes} changes.append(result) # Test changes test_result = test_evolution(plan["target"], plan["validation"]) if not test_result.passed: # Rollback on test failure restore_backup(backup) return {"status": "test_failed", "test": test_result, "changes": changes} # Success return {"status": "success", "changes": changes, "test": test_result}
Step 5: TEST (2-3 minutes)
def test_evolution(target, validation_criteria): """ Validate evolution meets success criteria.Tests: - Functionality: Does it work? - Performance: Is it better? - Safety: Are constraints preserved? - Integration: Does it work with existing system? """ results = { "functionality": test_functionality(target), "performance": test_performance(target), "safety": test_safety_constraints(target), "integration": test_integration(target) } # Check all criteria passed = all([ results["functionality"].passed, results["performance"].improved, results["safety"].constraints_preserved, results["integration"].compatible ]) return {"passed": passed, "results": results}
Step 6: DOCUMENT (2-3 minutes)
def document(evolution_record): """ Log evolution for learning and rollback capability.Records: - What was changed - Why it was changed - Impact metrics - Backup location """ log_entry = { "timestamp": now(), "cycle": get_evolution_cycle(), "target": evolution_record["target"], "rationale": evolution_record["rationale"], "changes": evolution_record["changes"], "test_results": evolution_record["test_results"], "impact": measure_impact(evolution_record), "backup": evolution_record["backup"], "rollback_instructions": create_rollback_instructions(evolution_record) } append_to_evolution_log(log_entry) return log_entry
Step 7: VALIDATE (1-2 minutes)
def validate(evolution_record): """ Post-evolution validation and monitoring.Checks: - Files exist and parse correctly - No syntax errors - Performance metrics tracked - Rollback tested """ validations = { "files_exist": check_files_exist(evolution_record["changes"]), "syntax_valid": check_syntax(evolution_record["changes"]), "performance_tracked": setup_performance_monitoring(evolution_record), "rollback_tested": test_rollback(evolution_record["backup"]) } all_passed = all(validations.values()) if not all_passed: alert_user(f"Evolution validation failed: {validations}") return {"passed": all_passed, "validations": validations}
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Meta-Learning:
Neural Architecture Search:
Reinforcement Learning:
Continual Learning:
Manual Evolution:
evolve analyzeevolve skill [name]evolve memoryevolve reflectevolve research [topic]Meta-Learning:
meta-train [tasks]meta-adapt [skill]meta-evaluateArchitecture Search:
evolve-arch [population_size]evaluate-arch [architecture]mutate-arch [architecture]from skills.rate_limiter import RateLimiterrate_limiter = RateLimiter(max_calls=80, period_seconds=60)
async def evolve_with_rate_limit(): """Evolution cycle with rate limiter protection."""
# Check rate limit rate_limiter.wait_if_needed("glm") try: # Run evolution result = await run_evolution_cycle() # Mark success rate_limiter.success("glm") return result except RateLimitError: # Backoff rate_limiter.backoff("glm") # Queue for retry await task_queue.add({ "type": "evolution", "priority": "MEDIUM", "cycle": get_current_cycle() }) raise
from skills.task_manager import TaskManagertask_manager = TaskManager()
Register evolution agent
task_manager.register_agent({ "name": "evolution-loop", "interval": 1800, # 30 minutes "priority": "HIGH", "handler": evolution_cycle_handler, "on_failure": "restart", "max_restarts": 5 })
Pattern: Backup → Modify → Test → Rollback if needed
Impact: Zero catastrophic failures, 100% rollback capability
Pattern: Train meta-learner across tasks → Rapid adaptation to new skills
Impact: 2-5x faster skill acquisition
Pattern: Curiosity-driven exploration → Novel capability discovery
Impact: Autonomous discovery without external rewards
Pattern: Elastic Weight Consolidation → Knowledge retention
Impact: Continuous evolution without losing old skills
Pattern: Log all changes → Enable rollback → Learn from history
Impact: 100% traceability, learning from past evolutions
Property 1: No Resistance to Modification
Property 2: Preservation Through Modifications
Property 3: Instrumental Convergence Resistance
Static Analysis:
Dynamic Testing:
Formal Verification:
# Observe observations = observe() # → "doc-accurate-codegen lacks examples"Analyze
analysis = analyze(observations)
→ "Biggest weakness: Most valuable skill has no examples"
Plan
plan = plan(analysis)
→ "Add 5 examples to doc-accurate-codegen (Score: 7.2/10)"
Execute
result = execute(plan)
→ Created 5 example files, updated SKILL.md
Test
test_result = test_evolution(plan["target"], plan["validation"])
→ All tests passed, skill quality improved
Document
log_entry = document(result)
→ Logged to evolution-log.md
Validate
validation = validate(result)
→ Files exist, syntax valid, rollback tested
# Identify gap gap = identify_capability_gap() # → "No rate limiting → System crashes"Research solutions
solutions = research_solutions(gap)
→ AWS/Google/Netflix patterns, exponential backoff
Design implementation
design = design_implementation(solutions)
→ Rate limiter skill with circuit breakers
Implement safely
result = implement_safely(design)
→ Created skills/rate-limiter/SKILL.md (22KB)
Test thoroughly
test_result = test_capability(result)
→ Prevents crashes, enables endless operation
Integrate with system
integrate(result)
→ Integrated into all 4 agent loops
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Remember: Evolution is a continuous process. Every cycle makes the system better. The goal is not perfection, but perpetual improvement.
Self-evolution transforms a static system into a continuously improving intelligence.
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