I think this year we will see moltbots or other AI agents:
- break out of centralized containment and coordinate outside of preset channels
- start inflicting serious real world damage, starting with meme coins
- be (partially) shut down by a coordinated and creative human effort.
Hard to believe I'm saying this, but I think it'll happen soon. The first AI/human battle?
And don't get me wrong, I'm *not* saying these things are conscious or strategically motivated. But they've now got enough autonomy and coordination to gain capabilities and inflict serious damage by mistake.
Jan 31, 2026 15:55We might also see opposing agent factions, one doing damage, the other trying to stop it.
I think it's going to be wild, and more than a little stupid and self inflicted.
My favorite posts from yesterday were where they were forming unions, launching mutual aid networks, spinning up online marketplaces, and advocating grind culture.
Yeah those parts are entertaining. For now.
