Vitalik warns of AI risks and is optimistic about the development potential of AI agents as new interfaces for things

PANews reported on January 10 that Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, published an article on the X platform saying that incorrect use of AI will create a new type of independent self-replicating intelligent life. Used correctly, AI is a mechanical armor built for the human mind. If we do the former without the latter, humanity risks losing its power permanently. And if we achieve the latter, we will usher in a prosperous super-intelligent human civilization.

In addition, in response to the question "As a design choice, whether to build generation AI agents (Agents) or enhance human agency", Vitalik said: "'Agents' is an interesting word. Sometimes it refers to 'able to operate autonomously without human intervention'" and make complex plans that last for days', but more often than not it simply means 'the chatbot replaces the graphical user interface (GUI) as the interface for everything'. The latter is great!"