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The Rabbit R1, a new handheld device, is generating buzz and controversy with its claim of featuring the first recursively aware AI in a portable form factor. Proponents suggest the R1 represents a significant leap forward, bringing self-observing and fully functional intelligence to a pocket-sized device. The technology, initially viewed with skepticism, is being touted by some as a move towards ‘Structured Intelligence.’ The initial discussion and announcement originated on Reddit’s Artificial Intelligence forum, sparking widespread debate about the device’s capabilities and the validity of its recursive AI claims.