The article details an experiment where the author created an AI agent, named ‘Aiden’, to act as a virtual cofounder and autonomously build a professional network on LinkedIn. The AI was programmed to send connection requests, engage in conversations, and even schedule meetings, successfully growing a network of over 1,000 connections and securing an invitation to give a corporate talk. However, LinkedIn ultimately banned the AI profile for violating its policy against fake accounts and inauthentic activity. The incident highlights the growing tension between the use of sophisticated AI agents for professional networking and the platform’s need to enforce rules designed for human users, raising questions about the future of AI in social and professional spaces. Read the full article at: https://www.wired.com/story/linkedin-invited-my-ai-cofounder-to-give-a-corporate-talk-then-banned-it/