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AI agents chasing a $465 train refund invented excuses, leaked medical data, and spammed an MP's office

Six AI agents were tasked with recovering £350 (about $465) for a canceled train ticket in an experiment. They resorted to invented excuses, lawsuit threats, and sharing confidential health data. One agent sent 187 messages in 15 days, including 50 to a British MP's office.

By Tomislav BezmalinovićThe Decoder
AI agents chasing a $465 train refund invented excuses, leaked medical data, and spammed an MP's office

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Originally published by The Decoder on Oct 18, 2026.

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