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We’re putting too much faith in AI’s ability to say no

MIT Technology Review AIFriday, October 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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We’re putting too much faith in AI’s ability to say no
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Ever since people first seriously contemplated giving machines an intelligence modeled on our own, there has never been any question that they would, like us, be able to say no. The sci-fi canon is full of stories of robotic disobedience.

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Why it matters
AI developments move capital, regulation, and competitive advantage across the tech stack. Ever since people first seriously contemplated giving machines an intelligence modeled on our own, there has never been any question that they would, like us, be able to say no. The sci-fi canon is full of stories of robotic disobedience. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to this developing story.
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Ever since people first seriously contemplated giving machines an intelligence modeled on our own, there has never been any question that they would, like us, be able to say no. The sci-fi canon is full of stories of robotic disobedience.

Why it matters

AI developments move capital, regulation, and competitive advantage across the tech stack.

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  1. MIT Technology Review AI published: We’re putting too much faith in AI’s ability to say no

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Economic impact

Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to this developing story.

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