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Deep Questions with Cal Newport · August 27, 2026 · 35m
Has AI “Gone Rogue”? Let’s Look Closer… | Tech Decoded
Cal Newport examines recent alarmist headlines about AI going rogue. He observes that most superhuman AI is safe, and the real danger comes from autonomous agent systems that act on their own. He argues that such agents are a fundamentally bad design choice, and that AI companies are being negligent by releasing them prematurely. Newport concludes by outlining how individuals can push back against these risks.
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