How Anthropic’s AI Agent Closed a Real-Money Deal in a Controlled Experiment [EXPLAINED]

This shift shows that AI isn’t just helping humans out anymore, it’s jumping right into the action. Artificial intelligence used to be just a tool for answering questions. Thanks to Anthropic’s latest move, that old role feels outdated. In their controlled experiment, AI agents entered a marketplace and bought and sold goods for real money. This wasn’t some simulation; their actions actually mattered. What stands out is how hands-off the process was. The agents got their goals and figured out how to reach them without any human intervention. They negotiated, agreed on prices, and finalized deals, all on their own. […]