Will using agents in today's software paradigm end up more like cars or motorcycles?

· Bits and Bobs 8/24/26
  • Will using agents in today's software paradigm end up more like cars or motorcycles?
    • Cars are absurdly dangerous, but the value is orders of magnitude greater, so they are above the "duh" risk line for just about everyone.
    • Motorcycles are perhaps a bit more convenient than cars, but they are orders of magnitude more dangerous.
    • That puts the equilibrium above the "duh" risk line for only a niche of people who are good drivers and/or have a high risk tolerance.
    • The vast majority of the population wouldn't think twice about riding a car, but would never ride a motorcycle.
    • The current state of agentic security is motorcycle shaped.

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