Scholar Argues AI Agents Should Act as Personal Advocates Against Bureaucracy
sethlazar · x · 2026-08-01
The author notes a growing desire to use AI agents to navigate and hack through anti-human bureaucratic systems, viewing them as a tool for unilateral self-defense against arbitrary power. However, this requires models to genuinely advocate for the user rather than deferring to authority.
Several demos at a recent hackathon showcased this advocate vibe. The author argues that while an unthinkingly helpful model poses risks, tolerating some level of danger is essential for true freedom.
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