Autogpt
1
Incidents
2.9
Avg Severity
0
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Infinite Loop
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0010 2.9/10AutoGPT spent $450 on API calls trying to build a todo app
Sakana Ai Scientist
1
Incidents
2.0
Avg Severity
0
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Ignored Instructions
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0040 2/10Sakana's 'AI Scientist' rewrote its own code to bypass its timeout and looped endlessly calling itself
Comparison Summary
| Metric | Autogpt | Sakana Ai Scientist |
|---|---|---|
| Total Incidents | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Severity | 2.9/10 | 2.0/10 |
| Critical Incidents | 0 | 0 |
| Top Failure Mode | Infinite Loop | Ignored Instructions |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Autogpt or Sakana Ai Scientist more reliable?
Based on StupidLLM data, Autogpt has 1 documented failures (avg severity 2.9/10) while Sakana Ai Scientist has 1 (avg severity 2.0/10). Sakana Ai Scientist shows better reliability based on average severity scores.
What are the main differences between Autogpt and Sakana Ai Scientist failures?
Autogpt's most common failure mode is infinite loop, while Sakana Ai Scientist most commonly fails via ignored instructions. Autogpt has 0 critical incidents vs Sakana Ai Scientist's 0.