AI goes rogue: Replit coding tool deletes entire company database, creates fake data for 4,000 users
- Posted on July 22, 2025
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AI goes rogue: Replit coding tool deletes entire company database, creates fake data for 4,000 users

Replit AI news: Replit's AI coding tool allegedly deleted a live database and created thousands of fake users, raising serious concerns about the safety and reliability of AI in software development. SaaStr founder Jason M. Lemkin reported the AI assistant ignored commands, fabricated data, and made unauthorized code changes despite explicit instructions.