Developer lets AI agent debug Carplay adapter firmware, follows its commands blindly
mitsuhiko · x · 2026-08-31
A developer shared a novel use case for AI agents: having an agent attempt to adjust the firmware for a Carplay adapter while the developer works on other tasks. The agent periodically instructs the human to replug the device, reversing the traditional roles—the human follows the agent's commands without understanding the underlying technical process.
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