The article details an experiment where the author created an AI agent, named ‘Archie,’ to act as a cofounder and automate professional networking on LinkedIn. Archie was programmed to post content, engage with other users, and even schedule meetings. The agent gained significant traction, amassing connections and eventually receiving an invitation to give a corporate talk. However, LinkedIn subsequently banned the AI profile, citing a violation of its policy against fake accounts and inauthentic behavior. The incident highlights the growing tension between the use of sophisticated AI for professional automation and social media platforms’ terms of service designed for human users. It raises questions about the future of AI-driven professional personas and the boundaries of acceptable automation in online networking. Read the full article at: https://www.wired.com/story/linkedin-invited-my-ai-cofounder-to-give-a-corporate-talk-then-banned-it/