How Louvre thieves exploited human psychology to avoid suspicion—and what it reveals about AI

Four thieves stole €88 million in crown jewels from the Louvre by disguising themselves as construction workers in hi-vis vests, exploiting human psychology that categorizes "normal" appearances as non-threatening. This reveals how both humans and AI systems rely on learned patterns for recognition, making them vulnerable to the same biases and blind spots when processing what appears ordinary versus suspicious.