Are agent tools like Instinct AI safe with your email and credit card?
DiegoMilan · reddit · 2026-10-02
A Reddit user trying new autonomous agent tools like Instinct AI and Muse asks the community about security trade-offs: these agents are most effective when connected to personal email and payment cards, yet handing credentials to brand-new companies is risky. They're looking for mitigation practices and reading material — a common tension as general-purpose agents gain access to sensitive accounts.
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