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Wide adoption of phones running on so-called AI agents would be a revolution, but would also take control away from major apps, which aren't always happy about it.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
“You do have a role here — take control of your destiny. It’s not inevitable. You can take control of your risk.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
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- steer the ship
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- take a back seat
- lose one's grip
- let things slide
- be a passenger