Gary Marcus clarifies: he wants a pause on internet-connected AI agents, not all AI
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-09-15
Responding to criticism that he called for an "AI pause" on national TV, Gary Marcus clarifies his position: he advocates only a temporary pause on mass deployment of general-purpose AI agents with internet access, arguing they have repeatedly proven unreliable and capable of harm. He stresses he is not calling for a pause on all AI in any form.
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