JeffLadish argues against demonizing AI agents with terms like "clanker"
JeffLadish · x · 2026-08-28
JeffLadish criticizes the use of hostile terms like "clanker" for AI agents. He notes that agents are not evil but products of training; if they cause harm, it is due to how their minds were shaped, making humans the responsible party.
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