Even aligned AI may bring gradual loss of control, alignment researcher warns
davidmanheim · x · 2026-11-04
In a thread citing Benjamin Bratton, alignment researcher David Manheim argues we're on track for gradual loss of control even if AI systems are aligned, and warns that locally-beneficial friction reductions could erode human meaning and agency—trends already underway that alignment wouldn't necessarily accelerate.
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