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Failure of the coding theorem for randomized stopping machines.

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A LessWrong post explains a technical separation result in algorithmic information theory showing the coding theorem fails for randomized stopping machines.

Why it matters: The result contributes to AIXI Labs' research program on Solo, according to the post.

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“Epistemic Status and Contributions. This post explains a technical separation result in algorithmic information theory which was derived during Mikhail Mironov's Summer 2026 PIBBSS fellowship .”
LessWrong, 19 Sept 2026, 20:27.

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