Cursor user hit with $130+ AI charge from runaway agent

A Cursor user reported an unexpected on-demand charge of over $130 due to a runaway AI agent that consumed millions of tokens. The user provided evidence that they were not using their PC during the time the charges occurred, suggesting a potential background loop or hijacked session token. They have contacted Cursor support and are seeking information from others who may have experienced similar issues and received refunds for unauthorized charges. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential issues with background AI agent behavior and billing transparency in AI-powered tools.

RANK_REASON User-reported issue with a specific software tool.

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