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LessWrong explores 'Towers of Agency' concept in AI

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This item discusses the concept of "Towers of Agency" as presented on the LessWrong platform. The author, benwr, explores the idea of agency in artificial intelligence, potentially examining how different levels or structures of AI might exhibit or interact with agency. The post, dated November 9th, 2026, is a short read intended for discussion within the AI community. AI

IMPACT Explores conceptual frameworks for understanding AI agency, potentially influencing future AI development discussions.

RANK_REASON The item is a blog post discussing a conceptual idea related to AI, not a primary release or significant industry event.

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LessWrong explores 'Towers of Agency' concept in AI

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · benwr ·

    Towers of Agency

    <p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There is basically one reason to build a tower, and that’s access: There is something that is available higher up that is not available on the ground. Most commonly, that thing is either “empty space” or “information transmission”. A skyscr…

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