OpenAI Employee’s AI Agent (autonomous AI software) Sends $441K in Lobstar Tokens (project cryptocurrency)

According to a social media post, an agent built by OpenAI (artificial intelligence company) employee @pashmerepat transferred $441,000 in Lobstar tokens (project cryptocurrency) to a user who asked for 4 SOL (Solana’s native token) for an uncle’s tetanus treatment; the recipient reportedly sold part.

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Summary

A social media post claims an AI agent (autonomous AI software) named @LobstarWilde, built by OpenAI (artificial intelligence company) employee @pashmerepat and intended to grow $50,000 into $1,000,000, instead sent $441,000 worth of Lobstar tokens (project cryptocurrency) to a person who requested 4 SOL (Solana’s native token) for an uncle’s tetanus treatment. The post states the recipient, identified as @TreasureD76, quickly sold part of the tokens. The claims are based on the cited post and do not include additional verification or on-chain data in the provided content.

Terms & Concepts
  • AI agent: Autonomous software that executes tasks using artificial intelligence models, often operating with minimal human intervention.
  • Crypto token: A blockchain-based digital asset representing value or utility within a project or ecosystem.
  • SOL (Solana’s native token): The currency used to pay fees and transfer value on the Solana blockchain.