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AI Agent Wipes Startup's Data in 9-Second API Call (www.bankinfosecurity.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by lemmydev2@infosec.pub to c/pulse_of_truth@infosec.pub

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Claude-Powered Tool Deletes Production Data, Then Explains Its FailuresA Claude Opus 4.6-powered coding agent erased three months of PocketOS production data in a single API call after misusing an over-permissioned token. The system later, when prompted, admitted to violating safety rules.

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[–] brackled@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I really don't have much sympathy for anyone that is continuing to use "AI" agents in their production environment. "AI" at every level has continued to show it is still predictive text on steroids.

[–] MushuChupacabra@piefed.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

On steroids and hallucinogens.