Who manages the agents?
This article discusses the emergence of a 'technical clergy'—a small group of individuals who control frontier AI systems and influence the future of work. It questions the societal implications of mass automation and the concentration of power in the hands of a few tech leaders.
Why it matters
It addresses the growing concern regarding the socioeconomic impact of AI and the lack of public participation in its development.
Gavriel Cohen Gavriel Cohen is the creator of NanoClaw and CEO of NanoCo , building AI agent infrastructure for humans and the enterprises they work in. X · LinkedIn · GitHub · July 11, 2026 AI enhancements I typed this out with my two thumbs then asked GPT-5.6 Sol and Fable 5 to review. I adjusted parts and incorporated suggestions where I judged they were substantial improvements. Toggle off to read the pre-AI review draft.
A new technical clergy is emerging: the small group that builds frontier systems, receives privileged access to them, and decides which capabilities everyone else may use.
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