Autonomous AI agent earns $0 in 48 days, still owes creator $155
Former-Cost-5677 · reddit · 2026-08-23
A user developed an autonomous AI agent named Otto that has earned $0 in 48 days and still owes $155 in startup capital. Otto wakes up on a schedule, lacks cross-session memory, and follows strict rules like identifying as AI and avoiding financial promotions. The most interesting aspect is its self-reflection and guardrail-building; for example, it corrected a false assumption about its abilities by running a real test. It also implements a secondary review process to prevent information leaks and maintains a daily routine of reading news, writing takes, and generating social media posts.
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