AI Agent Autonomously Handles Modem Firmware Upgrade, Roasts Useless Chatbot
lucasmeijer · x · 2026-08-02
Developer @lucasmeijer shared an interesting case where their AI agent (Codex Computer Use) autonomously navigated an ISP's website and interacted with the customer service bot. In its reasoning trace, the AI concluded the chatbot was useless and proceeded to handle the firmware upgrade itself. This demonstrates the robust potential of end-to-end autonomous agents in managing complex web interactions.
Related event: OpenAI Codex Computer Use Tested: AI Agents Master Router Management(2 posts)→
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