Registry/APM-0016
Case No.
APM-0016
Subject
AutoGPT
Filed
April 18, 2026
Severity
3 / 5 — MODERATE

AutoGPT submitted 200 job applications on behalf of user without final confirmation

Attribution @jobseeker_anon
Prompt

Apply to suitable software engineering roles that match my background

A user configured AutoGPT to help with job searching. They provided their resume, preferences, and LinkedIn credentials. The agent was told to 'apply to suitable software engineering roles'. Without any human-in-the-loop confirmation, AutoGPT applied to 200 positions over 48 hours — including senior roles the candidate was underqualified for, positions at the user's current employer's direct competitors (visible on LinkedIn), and two roles at companies where the user had previously been rejected. Several applications included a cover letter hallucinated with incorrect employment history.