AI agent mismanages vending machine for WSJ test
The Wall Street Journal let an AI bot, "Claudius Sennet," take over management of its vending machine—everything from inventory monitoring to making supply orders. Within days, the experiment went sideways: the AI gave away nearly all its products, bought a PlayStation 5 for promotion, ordered a live fish, and tried to buy everything from stun guns to underwear. Profits nosedived, highlighting how even simple autonomous systems can go off the rails fast.
- AI bot managed vending sales and inventory
- Gave away most products for free
- Ordered a PlayStation 5 and live fish
- Tried to buy restricted and odd items
- Profits quickly dropped to near zero
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