Research
It was always the case that agency was self-compounding, but AI is magnifying the effect. Low-agency AI users further lose agency, high-agen…
Francois Chollet argues that AI amplifies existing disparities in user agency, where individuals with high agency gain further capabilities while those with low agency become increasingly dependent, c
Francois Chollet argues that AI amplifies existing disparities in user agency, where individuals with high agency gain further capabilities while those with low agency become increasingly dependent, creating a self-reinforcing cycle. This dynamic represents a magnification of pre-existing patterns rather than an entirely new phenomenon, as agency has always been self-compounding. The observation suggests AI tools may exacerbate inequality in how people exercise autonomy and decision-making power.
Source: Francois Chollet (X) | 2026-05-09