AI Agents as Manipulation Engines: A Critical Analysis

Introduction: The Ubiquity and Influence of Personal AI Agents

Artificial Intelligence, once limited to the realms of speculative fiction, has progressively integrated itself into the core of modern society. With the projection that personal AI agents will become commonplace by 2025, these advancements are poised to redefine autonomy and privacy. These agents promise to offer seamless convenience, but the Wired article, “AI Agents Will Be Manipulation Engines,” presents a critical view: these tools might harness the power to …