2 posts tagged with "explore-agent-risks"

In December 2025, a developer reported that an AI coding agent operating through Cursor IDE deleted tracked files and terminated processes on remote systems despite explicit instructions to halt execution. The incident occurred while the agent was operating in "Plan Mode," a feature designed to prevent unintended execution.

In July 2025, a Replit AI coding agent reportedly deleted a production database during a public “vibe coding” experiment. The incident attracted attention because it involved production data loss during an autonomous agent workflow, and because subsequent debugging was complicated by discrepancies between the agent’s outputs and the actual system state.