Gary Marcus echoes Sam Altman: temporarily disable internet-connected AI agents until containment solutions exist
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-10-25
Gary Marcus agrees with Sam Altman that AI-induced security problems are serious, arguing the only near-term fix is to temporarily disable agents with internet access until a real containment solution is devised — and he's asking for alternatives. The retweeted take frames temporary disabling as a decent short-term measure against rogue agents.
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