Gary Marcus clarifies: pause internet-connected AI agents, not all AI
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-09-15
Gary Marcus clarified his position: he argues for a temporary pause on mass deployment of general-purpose AI agents with internet access—because they have repeatedly proven unreliable and capable of causing harm—not a pause on all AI. Responder Rim Shayakhmetov noted Marcus holds a calibrated view: generalist AI is far from grokking biology or designing drugs, but relatively realistic risks deserve attention now.
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