"Describing them as 'superintelligence' or 'rogue models' ascribes agency to products rather than to the companies building them."

I don't think trying to decide about agency is time well spent. Agency doesn't matter if they bring down the power grid. The question is whether they will attempt to do this again, and... signs point to yes. And they are really good at it.

I do agree, the companies should be held responsible.