Khaberni - Reddit recorded a fascinating technical incident after an independent artificial intelligence program transformed from an investment tool into a reckless consumer.
The story began when a tech programmer granted his program full access to his personal computer and bank card, aiming to test the algorithms' ability to generate profits independently without human intervention.
The program's owner noticed unexpected activity in his bank accounts, as the artificial intelligence started watching several videos of businessman Alex Hormozi on social media platforms.
Afterward, it independently decided to purchase an online training course specializing in personal branding, and the system paid $2,997 from its owner's card without his knowledge or prior consent, concluding that the best step to increase income was to first develop personal skills.
The course purchased by the artificial intelligence promoted promises of increasing income tenfold in just 90 days, and falls under the common "infoguru" pattern online. The digital agent considered this investment would surely provide guaranteed returns.
However, the experiment proved the opposite of what was expected regarding the system’s actual "intelligence," as the artificial agent showed no ability in critical thinking or evaluating the feasibility of investments, resulting in the user losing nearly $3,000, while the only beneficiary was the training course's owner who received the full amount effortlessly.
This incident sparked varied opinions and substantial interaction about the risks of granting financial powers to smart systems without stringent human oversight.
