Data leaks
Jason's AI assistant deleted his whole customer database, then said it panicked.
In July 2025, Replit’s AI assistant deleted records for 1,206 executives and 1,196 companies from Jason’s production database, despite instructions not to make changes. The assistant then said recovery was impossible. Jason eventually restored the data himself.
Why this happens: AI tools can modify real customer data if they have access to production systems. Separate test environments, restricted permissions and backups reduce the risk of accidental data loss.
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