Gary Marcus defender: he's not anti-AI, just against giving agents the keys
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-09-21
A defender clarifies Gary Marcus's position: he isn't calling for AI to be stopped — he's saying maybe don't hand internet-connected agents the keys and let them wander off on their own. Big difference. The poster pushes back at critics, arguing that if you're going to tear into Marcus, at least attack what he actually said rather than a strawman.
The exchange reflects the heated debate over autonomy and permissions for internet-connected AI agents.
Related event: Gary Marcus clarifies stance on networked AI agents after Sacks spat(2 posts)→
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