Giving AI control over money sounded futuristic—right up until it started impulse-buying fish, gaming consoles, and oddly specific amounts of ping pong balls. What was supposed to be a glimpse into a frictionless digital economy quickly turned into something closer to a chaotic garage sale run by robots with questionable taste. Watching AI negotiate deals is like watching humans, except somehow weirder, more polite, and deeply committed to buying exactly 19 of anything. If this is the future of commerce, you might want to keep an eye on your wallet… and your aquarium.
Weird Things Happen When You Give AI Agents Money and Let Them Spend It
