Term
Recursive feedback
Plain-language definition
Feedback that feeds into future feedback loops.
Technical definition
A loop in which corrections, outcomes, or adaptations alter the conditions under which later signals are produced and interpreted.
Evidence status
Established Concept
Why it matters
Recursive feedback can improve learning or amplify drift.
Example
A recommendation engine changes user behavior, which changes future training signals.
Related terms
Related frameworks
Sources or further reading
- NIST AI Risk Management Framework
- NIST AI RMF Playbook
- UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
- Google Search Central: helpful, reliable, people-first content
- Schema.org DefinedTerm