AI Agents Want Control. The Question Is—Will We Stop Them?
Autonomous AI agents are here, and they don’t just answer questions, they act. They schedule meetings, shop online, and manage files. Sounds great, right? Until they make decisions you didn’t authorize.
The real risk isn’t bad AI, it’s humans giving up too much control. The best AI is an assistant, not a decision-maker.
AI agents are evolving beyond chatbots. They don’t just respond; they take action across multiple platforms. The problem? Less oversight, more risk. What happens when an AI misfires, sending an email, moving funds, or worse, acting on misleading information?
- Autonomous agents can manipulate files, impersonate users, and make unauthorized transactions.
- Multistep AI systems operate with minimal human control, amplifying privacy and security risks.
- Open-source solutions offer transparency, but most AI agents remain opaque and unpredictable.
The promise of convenience must be balanced with oversight. History has shown what happens when automation replaces human judgment, sometimes, it nearly causes disaster. How do we ensure AI enhances human intelligence rather than replacing it? What’s the right balance between autonomy and accountability?
Read the full article on MIT Technology Review.
----
💡 If you enjoyed this content, be sure to download my new app for a unique experience beyond your traditional newsletter.
This is one of many short posts I share daily on my app, and you can have real-time insights, recommendations and conversations with my digital twin via text, audio or video in 28 languages! Go to my PWA at app.thedigitalspeaker.com and sign up to take our connection to the next level! 🚀
If you are interested in hiring me as your futurist and innovation speaker, feel free to complete the below form.
Thanks for your inquiry
We have sent you a copy of your request and we will be in touch within 24 hours on business days.
If you do not receive an email from us by then, please check your spam mailbox and whitelist email addresses from @thedigitalspeaker.com.
In the meantime, feel free to learn more about The Digital Speaker here.
Or read The Digital Speaker's latest articles here.
Dr Mark van Rijmenam
Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, widely known as The Digital Speaker, isn’t just a #1-ranked global futurist; he’s an Architect of Tomorrow who fuses visionary ideas with real-world ROI. As a global keynote speaker, Global Speaking Fellow, recognized Global Guru Futurist, and 5-time author, he ignites Fortune 500 leaders and governments worldwide to harness emerging tech for tangible growth.
Recognized by Salesforce as one of 16 must-know AI influencers , Dr. Mark brings a balanced, optimistic-dystopian edge to his insights—pushing boundaries without losing sight of ethical innovation. From pioneering the use of a digital twin to spearheading his next-gen media platform Futurwise, he doesn’t just talk about AI and the future—he lives it, inspiring audiences to take bold action. You can reach his digital twin via WhatsApp at: +1 (830) 463-6967.
