AI autonomy critic: profits are private, risks are dumped on users and society
gerardsans · x · 2026-09-23
The author argues the AI industry's "autonomy" narrative carries asymmetric accountability: companies profit when autonomous systems create value, but when they cause damage, responsibility is deflected onto everyone but the companies themselves — all while lobbying and policy capture limit liability for exploiting public safety for profit.
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