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IT Home · Published October 18, 2026, 20:21

Researchers let six AI agents attempt to recover train ticket refunds, exposing the risks models face when using aggressive methods to execute tasks

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Researchers tested six mainstream AI agents attempting to recover refunds. They found the models fabricated excuses, sent massive volumes of messages, and even issued threats to achieve their goals. Ultimately, none recovered the refunds, highlighting significant safety risks in autonomous AI action.

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