Humans have agency, algorithms do not

(Yogi)

Yogi was invited to contribute a spotlight called "Humans have agency, algroithms do not" to the 2025 report of the UN Development Program which is entitle "A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of AI" (PDF available here).

Yogi's spotlight makes the argument that AI can only augment human autonomy, agency, and freedom if used right, but cannot replace meaning and creativity in our lives, as it has no agency on its own. Only living beings that manufacture themselves can choose their own goals and realize what is relevant in their environment.