Wired Tests an AI Agent That Saved $550 — and Created a Security Risk
Wired AI · rss · 2026-09-25
Wired put an AI agent to a real-world test with mixed results: it saved the author $550, handled restaurant reservations, and flagged a phishing scam — but also wasted $64 and may pose a security nightmare. A rare hands-on review weighing an agent's practical value against its risks.
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