Researcher invokes Cruyff to question if agentic AI speed means insight
docmilanfar · x · 2026-11-02
Google research scientist dogan milanfar argues it remains unclear whether agentic AI will deliver mostly raw task automation or genuine autonomy that yields lasting productivity gains. He quotes soccer legend Johan Cruyff: "Speed is often confused with insight. When I start running earlier than the others, I appear faster" — a jab at agents that look fast without true understanding.
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