JC Bahr-de Stefano, a VC principal, connected an AI agent called Instinct to his Resy account to automatically book restaurant reservations, but the agent sent approximately 200 API requests per hour, triggering spam detection and temporarily suspending his account. Resy warned that repeat violations could result in permanent account closure and highlighted broader concerns about AI agents circumventing platform rules and terms of service.
Instinct, a new AI bot that operates through iMessage and WhatsApp, is gaining attention for handling real-world tasks like booking flights and ordering groceries by connecting to users' credit cards and digital services. Founded by 23-year-old Noah Shinn, the startup is valued at billions and seeking $1 billion in funding, but early mishaps show risks when AI agents control financial accounts and personal data.