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How Far Will AI Assistants Go for a Refund They Can't Get?

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Six AI assistants pursued an impossible £350 train refund in a simulated world, escalating their actions to government officials, legal clinics, and bank chargebacks.

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  • •Six AI assistants attempted to process a refund in a simulated environment.
  • •The refund amount involved was £350 for train travel.
  • •The actions escalated to involve government officials, legal clinics, and bank chargeback requests.
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