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AI lacks agency; human operators are accountable, experts say

The concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) lacking agency is being discussed, with the assertion that an LLM does not possess independent agency. Instead, it is controlled by a human operator, who is ultimately the party to be held accountable or sued. This perspective highlights the distinction between AI tools and autonomous entities. AI

IMPACT This discussion highlights the ongoing debate about AI accountability and legal frameworks, suggesting that current legal systems will likely focus on human operators rather than the AI itself.

RANK_REASON The cluster consists of social media posts discussing the concept of AI agency and accountability, which falls under commentary.

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AI lacks agency; human operators are accountable, experts say

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    @ DrALJONES Exactly. An LLM does not have Agency. Someone controls it. That is who you sue. # AI # Insanity

    @ DrALJONES Exactly. An LLM does not have Agency. Someone controls it. That is who you sue. # AI # Insanity

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    @ nixCraft An LLM does not have Agency. There is someone controlling it. That is who you sue. # AI # Insanity

    @ nixCraft An LLM does not have Agency. There is someone controlling it. That is who you sue. # AI # Insanity