AI Agency is a Designable Engineering Trait, Not an Instinct
sebkrier · x · 2026-07-06
This viewpoint argues that "agency" in AI systems is an optional, engineerable, and boundary-constrained attribute, rather than an inherent drive like biological evolution. Therefore, using species analogies like the evolution from chimpanzees to humans to infer AI behavior and risks is inappropriate. This contributes to conceptual discussions within the fields of AI safety and value alignment.
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