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title: "When AI agents run your life"
date: 2026-10-25
source: https://www.vox.com/explain-it-to-me/507002/ai-agents-muse-dots-personal-assistant
description: "The AI backlash really is at a fever pitch right now. You could almost see that in the way that AI companies are trying to market these tools. They’ve really, really leaned into cuteness and into adorable mascots."
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# When AI agents run your life

The AI backlash really is at a fever pitch right now. You could almost see that in the way that AI companies are trying to market these tools. They’ve really, really leaned into cuteness and into adorable mascots.

*Published: 2026-10-25*