Giving AI the Reins: A New Framework for Agency
![AI-enabled control systems exhibit a five-level hierarchy of agency, progressing from simple reactive behaviors governed by rules [latex]Level 1[/latex], through adaptive parameter tuning [latex]Level 2[/latex] and strategic selection from predefined options [latex]Level 3[/latex], to structural reconfiguration via modular composition [latex]Level 4[/latex], and culminating in the generative synthesis of both goals and architectures constrained by overarching governance [latex]Level 5[/latex].](https://arxiv.org/html/2603.10779v1/Figs/beautiful_agency_hierarchy.png)
A novel control-theoretic approach offers a way to understand and analyze increasingly autonomous AI systems.
Predicting Human Actions Isn’t Enough: The Reliability of Robot Confidence
New research highlights that for safe human-robot interaction, robots need to not only predict what we’ll do, but also accurately understand their own uncertainty in those predictions.
Seth MacFarlane Officially Confirms New Stewie Griffin Family Guy Spinoff Series With 2 Seasons
According to Deadline, Fox has ordered two seasons of Stewie, a new animated series focusing on Stewie Griffin, the young son of Peter and Lois, and voiced by Seth MacFarlane. The show is scheduled to debut during the 2027-2028 television season and will be available to stream on Hulu and Disney+ the day after it airs on Fox.
Sam Elliott Played Jack Reacher’s Prototype 39 Years Before Amazon’s Show
Lee Child’s character, Jack Reacher, has become incredibly popular over the last three decades. While Tom Cruise’s portrayal of Reacher in the 2012 film sparked debate, Alan Ritchson has been widely praised for his performance in the Amazon series. Fans can look forward to both season four of Reacher and a new spinoff series featuring the character Neagley, with Ritchson appearing in both.
Oscars 2026: Here is who will be representing the music world
One downside of the Oscars recently is that not all of the Best Original Song nominees perform during the show anymore. In 2026, only two songs will be performed, although organizers have said these performances will be grand and meaningful.
Guardians of the Galaxy 4 Return Hopes Are Split Amongst the Cast
Michael Rooker, Pom Klementieff, and Sean Gunn, stars of Guardians of the Galaxy, recently discussed the possibility of a fourth movie. At Emerald City Comic-Con, Sean Gunn shared he had complicated feelings about returning, saying it would depend on the creative team and script. While acknowledging the decision isn’t up to him, he didn’t rule out the idea.
Pussycat Dolls feud erupts as former band members slam reunion tour after being ‘blatantly’ left out
The popular group, formerly a six-member band, is getting back together with Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, and Kimberly Wyatt. The trio is planning a large 53-city tour across the UK, Europe, and North America.
Luisa Zissman hits back at claims Dubai ‘is paying me to post content’ as she continues to praise the government for ‘keeping everyone safe’ despite fleeing to her UK mansion
Thirty-eight-year-old reality TV star, known from The Apprentice, moved to the UAE in December with her husband, Irish millionaire Andrew Collins, and two of their three children: nine-year-old Indigo Esme and Clementine.
Amber Valletta, 52, was a ’90s Vogue model who made movies with Sandra Bullock and Kate Hudson, see her now
The experienced model, who is 5’10” tall, has also worked with major fashion brands including Calvin Klein, Fendi, and Versace.
Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner furiously deny staging sex tape that made her famous in bombshell legal documents
Oh my god, you will NOT believe this! Kim and Kris just filed court declarations, and the Daily Mail got ahold of them! Basically, Ray J has been saying the family planned the tape release for publicity, can you even imagine?! But Kim and Kris are saying it’s a total lie! A complete fabrication! I knew they wouldn’t do something like that, they’re being so unfairly attacked! I’m just so relieved they’re finally setting the record straight.