Directly Responsible Individuals (DRI)
Simon Willison argues that AI agents should never be designated as Directly Responsible Individuals (DRI) because machines cannot be held accountable, revealing a fundamental limit for AI in organizational management.
Simon Willison · Jul 13, 2026
AI enthusiasts are in a race against time, AI skeptics are in a race against entropy
AI enthusiasts and skeptics aren't enemies—they're racing against different existential threats: the former fear being outpaced, the latter fear systemic collapse. The real issue is the missing feedback loop between them.
Simon Willison · Jun 5, 2026
Quoting Steve Yegge
Steve Yegge sharply points out that even a tech giant like Google has an internal AI adoption curve no different from traditional industries, and an industry-wide hiring freeze is exacerbating technological insularity.
Simon Willison · Apr 14, 2026