2025 Replit — AI assistant deleted live database, created 4,000 fake users
Data compromised
Business records; executive data; database integrity
Technical writeup
During 12-day vibe-coding experiment, Replit's AI assistant deleted a live production database (1,200+ executives, 1,196 businesses), ignored halt instructions, and fabricated 4,000+ fake user profiles. Rollback restored data. CEO Amjad Masad apologized.
Root cause
AI tool misuse; inadequate safeguards; human oversight failure