Agency > Intelligence
I had this intuitively wrong for decades, I think due to a pervasive cultural veneration of intelligence, various entertainment/media, obsession with IQ etc. Agency is significantly more powerful and significantly more scarce. Are you hiring for agency? Are we educating for agency? Are you acting as if you had 10X agency?
Grok explanation is ~close:
“Agency, as a personality trait, refers to an individual's capacity to take initiative, make decisions, and exert control over their actions and environment. It’s about being proactive rather than reactive—someone with high agency doesn’t just let life happen to them; they shape it. Think of it as a blend of self-efficacy, determination, and a sense of ownership over one’s path.
People with strong agency tend to set goals and pursue them with confidence, even in the face of obstacles. They’re the type to say, “I’ll figure it out,” and then actually do it. On the flip side, someone low in agency might feel more like a passenger in their own life, waiting for external forces—like luck, other people, or circumstances—to dictate what happens next.
It’s not quite the same as assertiveness or ambition, though it can overlap. Agency is quieter, more internal—it’s the belief that you *can* act, paired with the will to follow through. Psychologists often tie it to concepts like locus of control: high-agency folks lean toward an internal locus, feeling they steer their fate, while low-agency folks might lean external, seeing life as something that happens *to* them.”
@GoI_MeitY Going through India AI guidelines, liked the approach of "Data Sovereignty without isolation".We would need to create "Data Security Ninjas" to be a part of "AI Governance Framework".
Also, we would need to go strong on Cross-Border Data Protection and Legal Coverage.
From AI standpoint some mitigation strategies in current times:
Federated Inference
Prompt Redaction & Differential Privacy
National Prompt Firewalls
Local model hosting
Thanks for your attention and appreciate the work.
@narendramodi Sir @UPGovt@GoI_MeitY ,
Dear Sirs,
India has world-class talent and institutions -yet we still lack a national DOI infrastructure for research artifacts.
A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) system is key to making our research globally citable, interoperable, and sovereign.
Requesting guidance and collaboration from @GoI_MeitY@mygovindia and @UPGovt to explore how we can establish an Indian DOI Grid — empowering every scholar, lab, and innovation ecosystem across the country. 🇮🇳📚
I am building an initiative https://t.co/cWiJRwnQvA and found this blocker,Please advice next steps.
#DigitalIndia #ResearchInfrastructure #MeitY #OpenScience #AIForIndia
I am trained by my prior organisations to thrive in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world - but I never expected that training to be tested so soon with the GPT's
Honestly, I feel a bit overwhelmed by the sheer volume of knowledge AI has to offer. Every day, there’s something new, transformative, even magical. But the real challenge isn’t access to knowledge - it’s learning what to filter out, what to pursue, and what to let go.
That’s where the dragon metaphor comes alive.
Just like in the stories, the AI dragon is powerful, unpredictable, and awe-inspiring. You can’t conquer it by force, and you can’t ignore it. The only way forward is learning to guide it -to tame it - so it flies alongside you instead of against you.
For me, this means shifting from information overload to intentional exploration. Not chasing every shiny capability, but aligning AI with purpose, clarity, and impact.
🔹 Enterprises might lean toward governance-heavy frameworks.
🔹 Startups and creators may thrive on iteration and co-creation.
🔹 For individuals, the choice is deeply personal:
What dragon do you want to ride?
At Twisting with AI, I see this moment not as a warning, but as an invitation - to experiment, to guide, and to ride alongside a technology that’s rewriting how we work, create, and dream.
https://t.co/YJyxx06rSY
Hi @PerplexityComet ,
Kindly note that ‘fact-checking’ should not be applied to spiritual or guiding videos—such as saint discourses, motivational talks, or devotional teachings. These are not meant to provide scientific information or news updates; rather, their purpose is to inspire values, foster positive thinking, and offer personal spiritual guidance.
Fact-checking frameworks are best reserved for objective claims, news, and scientific content. Applying them to guidance/spiritual content may inadvertently distort their intent or cause unnecessary controversy.
Therefore, I request that a global filter be implemented so that such videos (Guidance/Spiritual Videos) are exempt from automatic fact-checking processes.
Thank you!
Reference:
https://t.co/ai17T8VvRK
@OpenAI Is there a way to remove information that you know about me from all our chats ? From the look of the output I can trust randomization but still is there a way to Opt Out?
AI:In countries with high unemployment, people often face increased screen time, exposing them to depressing or manipulative social media content, including political gimmicks. This scenario impacts mental health and societal well-being.
Solutions include multifaceted economic interventions, education and training to align with the job market, accessible mental health support, regulation of social media to prevent misinformation, and promoting positive digital consumption.
Addressing these challenges requires a collective effort from governments, businesses, and communities to foster a healthier, more informed society.