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Cursor AI users stuck in automated support loop for subscription changes

A user attempting to downgrade their Cursor AI subscription from Ultra to Pro Plus found themselves trapped in an automated support loop. Despite offering to pay a prorated amount for the month of Ultra usage, the AI support bot repeatedly denied the refund request, ignoring explicit pleas to escalate to a human agent. This situation highlights a common frustration with AI-driven customer service, where rigid policies and lack of human oversight can alienate loyal customers. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential customer service failures in AI-integrated products, impacting user trust and retention.

RANK_REASON User-reported issue with a specific AI-powered product's customer service.

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Cursor AI users stuck in automated support loop for subscription changes

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6 / 100
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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Plastic-Elk-2539 ·

    Warning: Trapped in an endless AI support loop after requesting a reasonable downgrade (Ultra to Pro Plus)

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>I’m hoping someone from the Cursor team is active here, or maybe others have figured out how to bypass this.</p> <p>As a full-stack developer, I really appreciate Cursor and rely heavily on it for my workflow. Recently, I upgr…