Would you let an agent spend your money? Community debates trust gap
burikismat47 · reddit · 2026-08-18
A Reddit poll asks whether users would let AI agents autonomously spend money via linked cards or wallets without approval steps. The author argues that while the tech enables action ("hands"), the accountability mechanisms have not caught up, highlighting the gap between capability and trust.
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