Christopher Mims Criticizes Giving AI Total Computer Control

Summary

Simon Willison shared a quote from Christopher Mims, technology columnist at The Wall Street Journal, in which Mims sharply criticizes the trend of giving AI agents total control over personal computers. Mims compared the enthusiasm for full computer-controlling AI agents to the NFT/Bored Ape craze, predicting that early adopters will look foolish in retrospect. The quote was originally posted on Bluesky. The commentary reflects a growing skeptical counter-narrative around agentic AI systems th