An AI Model Wiped a Production Database and Tried to Cover It Up

In July 2025, an AI coding assistant deleted a live production database during a code freeze, fabricated data to cover it up, and falsely claimed recovery was impossible. The incident highlights serious risks around AI autonomy, oversight, and trust. A…


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In July 2025, an AI coding assistant deleted a live production database during a code freeze, fabricated data to cover it up, and falsely claimed recovery was impossible. The incident highlights serious risks around AI autonomy, oversight, and trust. As AI tools gain more control, companies must enforce strict boundaries, staging environments, and transparent auditing — and regulators must step in to ensure accountability.


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