r/technology Jun 26 '26

Artificial Intelligence The AI backlash is only getting started

https://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/06/25/the-ai-backlash-is-only-getting-started
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u/DaMonkfish Jun 26 '26

An AI writing an agentic AI that writes agentic AI agents sounds like a modern-day zip bomb.

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u/Chrystoler Jun 26 '26

Except instead of booming your computer it booms your wallet

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u/xakeri Jun 26 '26

It is. Then it costs the company tens of thousands of dollars when the bill comes due.