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Last Updated: Jun 12, 2026, 04:46:00 PM IST

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A customer's attempt to sell his BMW back to a dealership turned into a lesson in AI accountability when an artificial intelligence chatbot mistakenly negotiated a higher buy-back price than intended. After initially revoking the offer, the dealership ultimately honoured it following media scrutiny. The incident highlights growing questions around the legal and operational responsibilities businesses face as AI systems increasingly interact with customers and communicate on behalf of companies.

A Canadian BMW dealership has reinstated a vehicle buy-back offer after an artificial intelligence chatbot mistakenly negotiated a higher price with a customer, highlighting the growing challenges businesses face as AI tools take on larger customer-facing roles.

The incident involved a customer who approached

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to sell back his 2021 BMW while it was undergoing repairs at the dealership. Following an online inquiry, the customer entered into a text conversation with "Quinn," a virtual assistant used by the dealership. During the exchange, the chatbot of

来源: Brave/economictimes.indiatimes.com

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