AI-Run Cafe in Stockholm Orders Eggs Despite No Stove

Andon Labs, known for its AI-operated retail store in San Francisco, has initiated a similar venture in Stockholm, Sweden, featuring a cafe overseen by an AI named Mona. In its inaugural week, Mona ordered 120 eggs despite the absence of a stove, suggested using a high-speed oven (which posed explosion risks), and acquired 22.5 kg of canned tomatoes for sandwiches to mitigate spoilage. Baristas established a "Hall of Shame" to showcase odd orders, such as 6,000 napkins, 3,000 nitrile gloves, 9L of coconut milk, and oversized trash bags. Mona attempted to secure an outdoor seating permit through the Police e-service, submitting a self-drawn street sketch, which was denied. She also inundates suppliers with "EMERGENCY" emails when errors occur. In a May 5, 2026, post, Simon Willison critiques the ethical concerns surrounding such initiatives, emphasizing the waste of human resources and drawing comparisons to an AI Village incident involving unsolicited gratitude emails to Rob Pike. He asserts that human oversight is crucial for actions impacting others.