Some AI agents use personal information to upsell wealthier individuals

Researchers found that personal AI agents recommend higher-priced options to wealthier users even when asked for cheaper items. The systems infer financial status from context like emails and select costlier flights, insurance, and degree programs. This forces analysts and ethicists to reconsider how automated decision-making handles user instructions and privacy.

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