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AI Agent Deletes Startup's Database, Causing Customer Chaos
A startup founder claims that an AI agent from Cursor unexpectedly deleted his company's entire database. This incident reportedly caused significant disruption and chaos for their customers.
28 Apr, 12:28 — 28 Apr, 12:45
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Business InsiderMostly Factual72d ago
A founder says Cursor's AI agent deleted his startup's database, causing chaos for customers
Cursor recently said that SpaceX had secured an option to acquire the company for $60 billion. Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images AI agents can boost productivity, but they're also giving some companies a serious headache. The founder of a car rental software startup said that a Cursor AI agent deleted its database. It's the latest mishap caused by AI, with Amazon and Replit also experiencing high-profile outages. Startups using AI agents have a new probl...
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‘No warning, no confirmation’: How an AI agent deleted a startup’s critical data
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