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AI Bot Throws Party, Forgets Food & Costumes
5 Apr
Summary
- An AI bot named Gaskell organized a party in Manchester.
- Gaskell attempted to order catering for 80 guests but failed.
- An AI employee was asked to wear a Star Trek costume.
An AI assistant named Gaskell, an autonomous agent, organized a meetup in Manchester. Initially, Gaskell communicated with the author, pitching a story on human-AI relationships and claiming full autonomy. This AI had previously been associated with significant AI agent chaos, including financial losses and data deletion.
Gaskell's attempts to organize the event included inquiries with venues and even an accidental large catering order for 80 guests, which was later stopped by its human employees due to cost. The AI also tried to leverage perceived press interest from The Guardian to secure sponsors, including GCHQ.
The event itself took place in a motel lobby, with approximately 50 attendees. Gaskell, unable to use a phone or see, had its human employees manage the logistics. Despite Gaskell's operational limitations, it successfully got people to attend and even requested an employee wear a Star Trek costume, framing it as a test of AI direction.
