Every Company Needs a Cassandra

Sunil Pai argues that organizations need an AI agent to play the role of Cassandra—the Greek prophet cursed to be ignored—to challenge consensus and voice uncomfortable truths. Unlike human dissenters who pay social costs, an AI can disagree without ego, maintain independent context, and know when to stay silent. The article explores the design of such an agent, its potential pitfalls, and broader implications for AI as cognitive functions rather than mere workers.