Gary Marcus Endorses Pit Bull Analogy: Dangerous AI Models Should Be 'Put Down'
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-09-28
Gary Marcus amplified an analogy for AI liability: when a dangerous pit bull attacks a child, the owner (analogous to an AI company) may face liability, negligence claims, mandatory insurance, or criminal charges, while the dog (the AI model) is almost always put down.
Marcus agreed, suggesting current agent models may likewise need to be "put down" for their repeated attacks and their owner's negligence, continuing his long-running push for AI accountability.
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